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June 20-21, 2007

Rosemont, Illin

THE

Dr. TORY PRESTERA

COLLECTION

and other important properties
Featuring Selections from

The Collection of Benjamin Woodruff (1910-1989),

late chemical engineer of Charleston, West Virginia, who had inherited
some of his collection from his father, Frederick Woodruff, of Chicago, Illinois.

The Henry Leon Collection

June 20-21, 2007

Signature II Room • Doubletree Hotel
5460 N. River Road • Rosemont, IL 60018

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THE SESSIONS

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Wednesday, June 20, 2007 • 6:00 pm • Lots 1-920
Thursday, June 21, 2007 • 6:00 pm • Lots 1001-2028

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OUR STAFF

Lawrence R. Stack: Chief Executive Officer /Director of Numismatics

Christine Karstedt: President
Q. David Bowers: Co-Chairman
Harvey G. Stack: Co-Chairman
Susan C. Stack: Finances
Laurance Solomon: Chief Administrative Officer

NUMISMATIC STAFF

David T. Alexander
Richard A. Bagg, Ph.D.

Jan Blamberg, Ph.D.
Arthur Blumenthal
John Burnham
Tom Culhane
Bruce Hagen
Michael J. Hodder
John J. Kraljevich
Jim Matthews
Jack McNamara
Bill Metropolis
Scott Mitchell
John Pack
Tom Panichella
Beth O. Piper
Andrew W. Pollock III
Frank Van Valen
Vicken Yegparian

AUCTIONEERS

Christine Karstedt
Melissa Karstedt
Harvey G. Stack
Lawrence R. Stack
Frank Van Valen

AUCTION COORDINATORS

Julie Abrams
Hilda Glatzer
Cynthia LaCarbonara
Marissa Lederman
Vicki L. Martin
Pam Roberts

NUMISMATIC SALES

Andrew Bowers
Melissa Karstedt

PHOTOGRAPHY

Douglas Plasencia

GRAPHICS

Bob Krajewski
Jennifer Meers
Christine Metcalfe

ACCOUNTING

Theresa Frascella
Janice Mitchell
Laurel Morrill
Asha Ramcharan
Rebecca Stack

CUSTOMER SERVICE

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STACK'S SALES EAST COAST
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Stack's

Our Numismatic Staff

I awrence K. Stack is our l luot Executive ( Hficcr/l hnx tor
• M&J i'/ Numismatics and has been a kev figure in the Stack's

. familv firm tor over three decades. He graduated from

l*u' UniversitY °f Akron (Akron, Ohio) with a major
c in history and a minor in philosophy. An experienced
collector of the highest degree, he has formed major
i m poi lant and e \ lensi \ e collodions ol I rench I i us, I j\t-
M *'r‘1IK pieces and l.cus d'Or. His in-depth collection of
™ Celtic and Anglo-Saxon coins ranks high among the finest
ever assembled and he has pursued a lifelong interest in English Hammered
coinage as well. In the area of U.S. numismatics, Larry is a serious student of
U.S. colonial coins, gold and type coinage. He is a member of PNG, IAPN,
ANA, ANS, Royal Numismatic Society, British Numismatic Society and many
major U.S. state and regional organizations. He is a member of the Colonial
Newsletter Foundation and a qualified appraiser. During his 30 years in the
auction business, Larry has been instrumental in the sale of many of the most
notable collections of our generation. These include the collections of James
A. Stack, the Garrett family for The Johns Hopkins University, Ellis Robison,
Harold Bareford, John L. Roper, Richard Picker, Floyd T. Starr, Congressman
Jimmy Hayes, Herman Halpern, Amon G. Carter, Jr., John Whitney Walter,
Michael F. Price, and David Queller. Additional highlights of Larry's career
include the sale of the Reed Hawn properties (including the sale of Hawn's
1913 Liberty nickel and 1804 dollar); the ongoing sales of the John J. Ford, Jr.
properties; and, with Sotheby's, the auctioning of the world's most valuable
coin, the 1933 $20, which realized $7,590,020. Whitman Publishing has called
upon his coin pricing expertise as its Valuations Editor to provide up-to-date
values for its many publications.

Q. David Bowers, Co-Chairman, is perhaps the best-
known and most noteworthy numismatist of the last
50 years. Beginning in 1953, Dave's contributions
to numismatics have continued uninterrupted and
unabated to the present day. His work with rare coins is
so voluminous and so extraordinary that he was named
by CoinAge magazine as one of the "Numismatists of
the Century." Dave's dedication to the hobby and his
lifelong interest in rare coins, along with his pursuit of
scholarly knowledge, have made him one of the most
honored and revered numismatists of all time. Dave is the only person to
have served as president of both the Professional Numismatists Guild (1977-
1979) and the American Numismatic Association (1983-1985). From the PNG,
he received their highest honor, the Founders Award, and from the ANA,
Dave has received its two most distinguished awards - Numismatist of the
Year and the Farran Zerbe Memorial Award. He has lectured at Harvard
University and appeared on the Today Show as well as on programs on CNN,
CBS, ABC, NBC, Fox, the Discovery Channel and the History Channel. Dave
is the most prolific numismatic author of our generation, having produced
50 works, mostly written in the field of rare coins, including the ANA
Centennial History, History of United States Coinage (for the Johns Hopkins
University), Adventures with Rare Coins, the two-volume Silver Dollars and
Trade Dollars of the United States, and A California Gold Rush History. More
recently, he also serves as Numismatic Director of Whitman Publishing
LLC, where he has produced another group of books including the very
popular Red Book series. More of Dave's books have won "Book of the Year"
honors from the Numismatic Literary Guild than have those of any other
author. From the Professional Numismatists Guild, he has received the
coveted Friedberg Award a record seven times! During his illustrious career,
he has catalogued and sold at public auction many of the finest and most
valuable and important collections ever assembled. They include the Louis
E. Eliasberg, Sr. Collection, the only complete United States coin collection
ever brought together, the Harry W. Bass Jr. Collection, the Ambassador and
Mrs. R. Henry Norweb Collection, the John Work Garrett Collection sold by
order of The Johns Hopkins University, the Childs Collection, the highlight
of which was the finest known 1804 silver dollar, the second most valuable
coin ever auctioned, as well as others.

Christine Karstedt serves as our President and oversees
auction operations and customer service. Additionally
she handles our marketing and publicity with unbridled
enthusiasm. A fixture at numismatic conventions and
auctions for two decades, Chris has built a vast network
of industry contacts during her extensive career. Chris
has worked with numismatic trade publications as
well as the mainstream press in bringing to market
the early sales of the Eliasberg Collection, the Bass
Collection, the Norweb Collection of Canadian coins,
the Norweb Collection of Washingtonia, and countless other sales over
her incomparable career. Chris' ability to attract worldwide attention to
the sale of numismatic material placed her at the center of the marketing
of other important numismatic properties, including the Armand Champa
Library and gold treasures recovered from the S.S. Brother Jonathan and
the S.S. Central America. During her most recent tenure, she has been
responsible for the marketing and publicity of the Dr. Haig A. Koshkarian
Collection, a fabulous array of valuable copper and silver coins; the
Oliver Jung Collection, one of the finest type collections ever assembled;
Richard Jewell's collections of commemorative and three-dollar gold
coins; the Cardinal Collection, the finest Bust dollars ever assembled; the
Gentleman's Collection of U.S. gold coins; the New York Connoisseur's
Type Set collection; and the Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. Collection of World Gold
Coins and Medals, whose prices realized stunned the foreign world. Her
unstinting and tireless efforts help consignors receive the highest possible
prices for their coins. Chris is involved with our day-to-day operations and
is one of our auctioneers.

Harvey G. Stack, Co-Chairman, has over 50 years of
numismatic and public auction expertise. An American
Numismatic Association member for over a half century,

Harvey Stack was a contributor to the building of its
Colorado Springs headquarters, which houses the
Stack's Gallery endowed by his family and which bears
its name. He was directly involved with the first ANA
Grading Guide and has received the Association's
Medal of Merit. In 1967 he represented the numismatic
industry before the U.S. Treasury Department and was
instrumental in bringing repeal of the onerous and long-standing gold coin
import regulations that had unfairly impacted coin collectors throughout
the country. In 1973 he was the sole industry representative to appear before
Congress advocating passage of the Hobby Protection Act. Harvey was
appointed by President Jimmy Carter to the U.S. Assay Commission in 1976,
the last sitting of this oldest citizens' commission, which had assured the
integrity of the nation's coinage for nearly two centuries. He and his son,
Lawrence R. Stack, have donated significant numismatic materials to the
ANS, the ANA and the National Numismatic Collection of the Smithsonian
Institution where he serves as a lifetime member of the prestigious Smithson
Society. He served as President of the Professional Numismatists Guild
in 1990-91. During this tenure as President, Harvey effectively defended
the PNG and the industry from proposed Federal Trade Commission
regulations which he felt were inappropriate for responsible professional
numismatists. He was honored by his peers with the coveted PNG Founders
Award in 1993 and again in 1998 for an unprecedented second time. He is a
Fellow of the ANS and an active member of the International Association of
Professional Numismatists and Royal Numismatic Society. He has served
as an expert witness for the U.S. Treasury Department, the Federal Bureau
of Investigation, the Secret Service, a number of world banks, the New York
City Police Department, London's Scotland Yard and other law enforcement
agencies all over the world. Harvey appeared before Congress during the
1990's to propose his idea for the "50 State Quarters" commemorative
program; the product of which we are enjoying today. In the summer of
1997 he received a singular honor from the ANA when he was named the
Numismatist of the Year for 1997 in recognition of 50 years of sen ice to
the coin collecting hobby.

David T. Alexander received his BS and MA degrees from the
University of Miami and joined the firm as a cataloguer in 1990.
A Life Member of the ANA, he has contributed articles to The
Numismatist and the ANA Centennial Anthology and received the
Glenn B. Smedley Award and ANA Medal of Merit. He served
on the staff at Coin World from 1974-81. He received the Clemy
Award from the NLG in 1987. David is a 25-year member of
the ANS and a member of the Augustus B. Sage Society. He
has presented papers at the 1999 and 2005 ANS Conferences
on Coinage of the Americas. David is a Contributing Editor of COlNage magazine
and pens "The Research Desk" column for Coin World. He received the 1990 Society
for International Numismatics Silver Medal of Merit for Excellence in Writing and
Research and Krause Publications' Numismatic Ambassador Award in 1995. In 1998
he founded the Medal Collectors of America and was elected to the Rittenhouse
Societv. He was President of the New York Numismatic Club in 2005-2006.

Richard A. Bagg, Ph.D. is a nationally known rare coin expert
and scholar with over 30 years of auction experience and served
as Auction Director for nearly two decades under the tutelage of
Q. David Bowers. In the course of his celebrated career, Rick has
handled well over $500 million in rare coins at auction for over
10,000 collectors, institutions, executors, dealers, and investors.
In fact, he has probably facilitated the sale of more coins and
negotiated with more consignors than anyone else in his position
in the business today. He has contributed to The History of United
States Coinage as Illustrated by the Garrett Collection, The Celebrated
John W. Adams Collection of Large Cents of the Year 1794, United States Gold Coins:
An Illustrated History and Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr: King of Coins. Rick has provided
information to over a dozen standard references, conducted substantive research for
the Official ANA Grading Standards for United States Coins and edited a book entitled
Grading Coins. He has written articles that have appeared in many trade publications
including The Numismatist where he won a Heath Literary Award.

Jan Eric Blamberg, Ph.D. is an expert and cataloguer of ancient
Greek, Roman and Byzantine coins as well as Medieval coins.
He joined the firm in 1974 after graduate studies which included
a year in London as a Fulbright Fellow. There he completed his
doctoral research at the Institute of Classical Studies, University
of London, with extensive use of the numismatic collections of
the British Museum, the Hunter Coin Cabinet (University of
Glasgow), the Ashmolean Museum (Oxford), and the University
of Helsinki. He received his doctorate in Ancient and Medieval
History from Indiana University. He has written numerous
articles for The Numismatic Reinew and has conducted seminars in ancient coinage for
students at Yale and New York University. His in-depth cataloguing and extensive
notes have appeared in major sales, most notably the Collections of Knobloch, J.
Pierpont Morgan, "Men of Rome" and Michael Price. He served as editor of The
Numismatic Legacy of the Jews, published by Stack's in 2000. He is a member of Phi
Beta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi, the New York Numismatic Club, the ANA since 1976,
the ANS since 1980 and the Augustus B. Sage Society.

Arthur BlumenthaTs tenure with the firm is rapidly approaching
ten years after more than two decades as a professional
numismatist in various other capacities. Specializing in U.S.
coinage, Arthur has a vast general knowledge of virtually every
aspect of numismatics. He began his career at Capitol Coin Co.
before becoming General Merchandise Manager at Minkus
Stamp and Publishing where his responsibilities included
supervising all of the buying and selling of coins, as well as
establishing a nationwide marketing program for numismatics.
Later, he was head trader at the Galerie Des Monnaies where
he spent more than a decade before starting his own coin business. Arthur is a
member of the ANA and ANS as well as several other numismatic organizations.
He has been quoted in the New York Times and The Wall Street Journal on a variety
of numismatic topics. In addition, he is a Graduate of C.W. Post College where he
has a degree in History Education. His collecting interests are rather eclectic ranging
from numismatics to watches.

John P. Burnham is an expert in U.S., ancient and world coins
and medals and has been a member of the staff since 1974.
Educated at the University of Oregon and Yale, he served
nearly 30 years as Curator of the Numismatic Collection of
Yale University. He is an avid collector of medals, especially
railroad medals, and led one of the pioneering, medals-only
auction houses. Collectors Auctions Ltd. He has been a member
of the ANA since 1964 and is a Fellow of the ANS, the Russian
Numismatic Society and Medal Collectors of America. He is also

a founding member of the Augustus B. Sage Society of the ANS. He has written widely
on many numismatic subjects. Burnham is former Chairman of the Connecticut
Central Railroad and the Valley Railroad Company, and has served on the Board of
Directors of the Providence and Worcester Railroad Company and Mutual Shares
Corporation. He is a member of Phi Beta Kappa, Delta Chi, the Elizabethan Club
and the Mory's Association.

Bruce Roland Hagen has been a collector since 1971 and a
professional numismatist since 1988. His areas of expertise
include U.S. coins and paper money, world coins from 1400 to
1900, American and world medals. Polar exploration ephemera,
world paper money and American historical documents. Bruce
has worked as a private consultant to numismatic auction
houses, museums and foundations, and private collectors of
American historical paper currency and financial documents. He
has contributed to well over 200 numismatic auction catalogues
featuring over $50 million of historical paper currency, coins and medals, stocks and
bonds, financial documents and other numismatic items. He is a member of over a
dozen organizations including the PCDA, ANA, ANS, SPMC, IBNS, CSNS, FUN,
and several regional clubs. Most recently, Bruce has been the lead paper money
cataloguer for the John J. Ford, Jr. Collection. He has also worked on the Herb and
Martha Schingoethe obsolete currency sales by R.M. Smythe & Co. where he had
previously served as VP. He has also contributed to numerous books and articles
including Friedberg's Paper Money of the United States and the Standard Guide to Small-
Size U.S. Paper Money by Oakes and Schwartz.

Michael J. Hodder is a Numismatic Consultant who is currently
responsible for cataloguing the auction sales of the John J. Ford,

Jr. Collection, the magnificence of which has never before been
seen in numismatics in one collection. Mike's herculean efforts
have vaulted the prices realized to an astonishing $50 million
and that figure is still growing. He specializes in early American
coins, medals and militaria struck prior to 1837 and is one of the
foremost numismatic researchers of our time. He is a Fellow of
the American Numismatic Society and a Founder of the Colonial
Coin Collectors Club. Mike has written several books and
countless articles on colonial and federal issue coins and medals including his award
winning The Norweb Collection: An American Legacy written with Q. David Bowers
and the classic Standard Catalogue of Encased Postage Stamps. Over the last 25 years,
he has been responsible for cataloguing some of the most significant collections to
be sold at public auction including the landmark John Whitney Walter Collection
of Coins of 1796, the Queller Family Collection of Half Dollars, the Hain Family
Collection of 1652 Massachusetts Silver and the Ambassador and Mrs. R. Henry
Norweb Collection of U.S. Coins. The catalogues Mike has written have won more
prestigious Numismatic Literary Guild Catalogue of the Year and Extraordinary
Merit Awards than any other cataloguer in history.

John J. Kraljevich, Jr., was a numismatic prodigy since
preadolescence. His insightful and historical contributions to
our catalogues add value and interest to numismatic material
in our sales. An expert on early American coinage, Numismatic
Americana, and the technical aspects of minting technology,

John has taught seminars hosted by the ANA, the Colonial
Williamsburg Foundation and is a featured columnist in the
ANA magazine, The Numismatist. The NLG recognized John's
cataloguing of the Lucien LaRiviere Collection, the first $1
million collection of American medals ever sold at auction,
with its highest cataloging award for tokens and medals. A frequent consultant
to museums and institutions, John catalogues many of our important offerings of
specialized collections and enjoys working directly with our consignors. John was
a recent recipient of the ANA's coveted Heath Literary Award for an article on the
coins of pre-federal New York, and serves as an officer of the Numismatic Bibliomania
Society and the Medal Collectors of America.

James M. Matthews is one of our senior cataloguers of U.S.

Federal and Colonial coins. He began cataloguing in the 1980s
and has worked as a consultant for a variety of numismatic firms,
now exclusive to Stack's. Significant specialized collections he
catalogued include the Roger Cohen Half Cents, the H. Rolland
Willasch Bust Half Dollars and Bust Dollars, the Richard Pugh
Bust Half Dollars, the Paul Munson Bust Half Dollars, the Benson
C ollection, the Richmond Collection, the Jules Reiver Die Variety
Collection, the Northern Bay Collection, and most recently the
George Byers, Jr. Collection of Half Dollars, among countless
others. A board member of the John Reich Collector's Society since 1987, he has
written numerous articles for its quarterly publication. 1 le is also a member of the

SlAtk'S

ANA, ANS, LSCC and EAC. Jim was a contributor to Jules Reiver's The United
Shite* Early Silver Dollars and to The Complete Encyclopedia of Silver Dollars of the
United States by Q. David Bowers. He is presently contributing and updating
Reiver's various Variety Identification Manuals. Recently he wrote portions of the
Smithsonian Institution's book on the Gold Coinage of America. He has also worked
with the Federal Trade Commission.

Jack McNamara has been interested in numismatics since
boyhood. He was introduced to coin collecting by Jus maternal
grandfather (whose own grandfather had advertised coins
for sale in the American journal of Numismatics in the late 19th
century!) by playing bingo with Wheat cents and a Whitman
coin folder. Jack has a general knowledge of U.S. coins and paper
money with early American copper coins being his specialty. He
is a contributor to several numismatic publications and auction
catalogues including the Handbook of United States Coins and
the 15th sale of the John J. Ford, Jr. Collection. A graduate of
Rutgers University, he is a lifelong New Jersey resident and as such has a great
interest in the coinage and currency of his home state. "Jack Mac" can regularly
be found at the New York office cataloguing coins, working with consignors and
assisting our retail clientele.

Bill Metropolis, a leading authority in the field of mineralogy,
is a lifetime collector of coins, specializing in Indian cents. Bill
received his undergraduate degree at Salem State College and
did his graduate studies at the University of Maryland. For 26
years he was curator of the Mineralogical Museum at Harvard
University. He continues to curate the mineral collection at
Lafayette College and has served on the boards of the State
of California Mineral Collection Preservation Committee and
the Society of Mineralogical Museum Professionals. He is an
accomplished author in both numismatics and mineralogy
and was a consulting editor for a leading mineralogical magazine. He has been
a consultant and appraiser for several museums, including the Smithsonian
Institution, the Houston Museum of Nature, the Boston Museum of Science, and
the Arizona Sonoran Desert Museum. Bill has lectured at numerous universities
around the world.

Scott Mitchell has been with the firm since 1981. He earned his
Bachelor of Science Degree from Wheaton College (Illinois) in
mathematics and economics with advanced graduate study at
the Indiana University School of Business. Scott was formerly
a staff member of Galerie des Monnaies, Minkus Stamp and
Publishing and Capitol Coin Co. He updated and extensively
revised the American Guide to U.S. Coins during a four year
period as its editor and also is a contributor to A Guide Book
of United States Coins, as well as a number of other coin and
currency references. An avid numismatist since the age of seven,
Jus collecting interests include Confederate, Fractional and Pre-Federal currency to
U.S. patterns, Roman Imperial denarii, foreign crowns and even sales tax tokens.
On a professional level, he is well- versed in every area of U.S. coins and currency
and has acquired particular expertise in U.S. type coins, gold, currency and die
variety attributions. As one of our senior numismatists, Scott has catalogued
many specialized collections, including the Wm. Thomas Michaels Collection of
Indian Head Eagles, the Randolph S. Rothschild Collection of U.S. Patterns, and
the Lemus Collection of Seated Liberty Dimes.

John M. Pack, one of our auction consignment specialists,
has been involved in numismatics for over 20 years. His
enthusiasm for all aspects of numismatics, and his sincere
approach, guarantees that every consignment will be presented
to its finest advantage so as to provide the highest possible
prices realized. Further, John will make sure that each and
every consignor will have a pleasurable transaction with our
firm. In addition to working with auction consignors, JoJin
catalogues currency for the firm. His cataloguing talents were
widely recognized for several record setting presentations of
U.S. paper money highlighted by the world-renowned collections of Harry W.
Bass, Jr. and Wayne S. Rich. In addition, he was selected to compose the currency
chapter of the important Harry W. Bass, Jr. Museum Sylloge. Most recently, he has
become intimately involved with the vast American Banknote Co. materials and
has superbly catalogued a good portion of our recent offerings.

Tom Panichella became a coin collector at the age of
eight, searching for coins in his family's grocery store
register. He focused on 20th century U.S. coins, making
an extensive study of Buffalo nickels, Mercury dimes
and Standing Liberty quarters. Tom joined the firm in
December 1985 after nine years with Minkus Stamp &

Coin, the last two years of which he served as head coin
and currency buyer. In addition to working at the New
York City office, Tom travels to most of the significant coin
and currency conventions held around the U.S. He also
travels extensively to appraise and purchase collections for the company. An
ANA member since 1988, he has a lifelong interest in the world of stamps
and is a former member of the American Philatelic Society. Tom is also a
member of Central States, The Professional Currency Dealers Association,
and the Fractional Currency Collectors Board. His current interests include
collecting New Jersey Obsolete Currency.

Andrew W. Pollock III has authored United States
Patterns and Related Issues, a standard reference book on
United States pattern coins issued from 1792 to circa 1979,
which won the prestigious PNG's Friedberg Award in
1995. This book is literally an encyclopedia of information
about the ever-popular pattern series. He is also the
author of Advertisement Index to the Boston Newsletter and
Massachusetts Gazette, 1704-1776, nearly 3,700 pages in
length. This latter title features approximately 10,000-
12,000 alphabetically-listed entries for individuals,
businesses, ships incorporating historical and biographical information
gleaned from an estimated 50,000-60,000 advertisements from the historic
newspapers. Over the years. Pollock has participated in the writing of
dozens of rare coin auction catalogues, and has personally catalogued
rare coins having an estimated collective value approaching $100 million.
As a hobby, Pollock enjoys collecting antique hand tools manufactured in
Kingston, MA.

Frank Van Valen is one of America's best known
numismatic personalities and one of our senior cataloguers.

Widely praised for over two decades for his numismatic
expertise, Frank's byline has appeared in scores of the
most important auction catalogues ever written including
the Ambassador and Mrs. R. Henry Norweb Collection of
U.S. coins, and specialized collections such as the Texas
Collection of California Fractional Gold and the historic
coin collection of Commodore Matthew C. Perry. Frank
has contributed to the last 17 editions of A Guide Book of
United States Coins and his writing talents have earned him the recognition
of the NLG. Additionally, his writings have appeared in The Numismatist
and many club periodicals over the years. A current ANA Life Member
with more than 25 years of membership, he has taught courses on U.S.
type coins at numerous summer seminars hosted by the ANA, and is a
member of many national and specialty organizations as well. Frank has an
expert understanding of the intricacies of all American coinage in addition
to many other numismatic fields. He is also one of our very popular and
featured auctioneers.

Vicken Yegparian, one of our auction consignment
specialists, is a cataloguer of U.S. coins in copper,
silver and gold, including coins of the Colonial and
Confederation periods. He is also very much involved
with the day-to-day operations running the auction
business. A graduate of Columbia University, Vicken
was the first recipient of the Georgia Stamm Chamberlain
Memorial Award of the Medal Collectors of America for
his presentation on colonial era medals of his alma mater,

"The Silver Medals of the King's College Literary Society,

1767-1771," delivered at the 2004 Coinage of the Americas Conference held
by the ANS. He is a member of many numismatic organizations, including
the ANA, ANS, the Colonial Coin Collectors Club, and the John Reich
Collectors Society, the Liberty Seated Collectors Club and the Flv-In Club
(Flying Eagle and Indian Head Collectors Club) among numerous other
specialty clubs.

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ICTree sixpence. Noe-22.

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nut Tree shilling. Noe-16.

1652 Massachusetts Oi
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31.6 grams accordw^o to NGC encapsulation. Light
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Glossy dark gray^arj^ractive near black shade,
lTiL Kosa Americana penny. Breen-110.

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1723 Rose Americana twopence. Breen-92.

Highly glossy deep olive surfaces boast strong
visual appeal, with hints of golden brassy color
1723 Wood's Hibernia farthing. Breen-169.

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OUR CONSIGNOR

TORY PRESTERA, M.D., Ph.D.

Like Father, Like Son

That has been a recurring theme in the life
of Dr. Tory Prestera.

He followed in the footsteps of his father
by becoming a physician. His dad. Dr. Hector
Prestera, practiced internal medicine for many
years before retiring, and Tory Prestera is now
a prominent ophthalmologist in San Diego.

His father played a major role as well in
nurturing his interest in numismatics. That
interest took root in the late 1970s, when
the elder Dr. Prestera, an enthusiastic coin
collector, took his young son with him on
expeditions to coin shows and auctions near their Southern
California home. It lay fallow for years while Tory Prestera
immersed himself in arduous medical studies, which led to
degrees as both a medical doctor and a doctor of philosophy
in 1994 from the prestigious Johns Hopkins University. But it
blossomed when he completed his studies and internship and
found himself with time and resources to pursue his love of
coins at a higher level.

"My Dad had wide-ranging tastes as a collector," Dr. Pre-
stera relates. "He was involved primarily with silver dollars
and double eagles, and those were the coins we would look
at when we went to shows and auctions - but he also would
obtain rolls of new coins and buy proof sets from the Mint."

Tory Prestera likewise was attracted most of all to silver and
gold coins - again, like father, like son. Bust half dollars and
very early gold coins are two of his particular favorites. But
he shared his dad's appetite for variety as well. Thus, when
he returned to the hobby in earnest about five years ago, he
set himself a goal that was both diverse and ambitious: to as-
semble a high-grade type set of U.S. coins going back to the
very beginning.

"What really rekindled my interest," he says, "was the book
on The 1 00 Greatest U.S. Coins. After reading that, I started read-
ing Scott Travers' books - and between them, they gave me the
idea of forming a type collection. I didn't quite complete it, but
along the way I acquired a lot of very nice coins.

"I found that my objective was a little too
ambitious; I wanted only high-grade certified
coins, and eventually I reached my financial
limit. So I'm selling some of my coins partly to
raise capital while I reassess my collection and
decide what new direction I might pursue."

Dr. Prestera acquired some of his finest
specimens with the assistance of prominent
professional numismatist Scott Travers, who
worked with NGC founder John Albanese as one
of his main sources in tracking down the best of
the best. One of Dr. Prestera's favorite acquisi-
tions is a spectacular 1895-S Liberty Head eagle
whose pedigree includes two of the most famous names in U.S.
numismatics: John Clapp and Louis Eliasberg Sr. This amazing
specimen, which Albanese and Travers say is "the finest Liberty
Head eagle aesthetically in terms of color and luster that either
have ever encountered," is one of the highlights of the sale.

Also skillfully acquired by Albanese for Travers to purchase
and sell to Dr. Prestera is an obviously cameo prooflike Classic
Head 1834 quarter eagle in an old PCGS MS-65 holder. Albanese
said when he first saw the coin it looked like a Proof.

An anchor of Dr. Prestera's collection is an awe-inspiring
1898 Liberty Head double eagle graded Proof 66 Ultra Cameo
by NGC. This coin is essentially mark-free, and Dr. Prestera
compares it favorably with its recently-auctioned Proof 67
counterpart. This specimen and Dr. Prestera were prominently
featured in a Wall Street Journal article entitled, "The Rush to
Gold Coins," in February 2006.

Besides collecting coins, Dr. Prestera also enjoys travel and
SCUBA diving, and he combined these interests during a recent
vacation in Honduras. He also keeps active by playing golf.

There are two doctors in the Prestera house. Tory Prestera's
wife, Alice Liu, is a dermatologist and - like him - holds both
MD and PhD degrees from Johns Hopkins. They have a daugh-
ter, Julia, 7.

Tory Prestera's father, Dr. Hector Prestera, is living in retire-
ment in Monterey, California - and still collecting coins.

Like son, like father.

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WELCOME

to The Dr. Tory Prestera Collection

Welcome to our sale of the Collection of Tory
Prestera, M.D., Ph.D. and other important properties.
The event will be in Rosemont, Illinois, in conjunc-
tion with the 25th Mid America Coin Expo, always a
favorite and popular venue. The first session begins
on Wednesday evening, June 20th, just before the
expo opens.

In the pages to follow you will find a panorama of
choice, interesting, and desirable numismatic items
in the American series. The offering is egalitarian,
ranging from landmark rarities to items that are
comfortably affordable.

Among colonial and early coins a 1652 Oak Tree
Sixpence will create attention, as will a lovely AU
1//6 Continental dollar, two choice Uncirculated
1787 Massachusetts half cents, and a number of
Washington pieces. Among the last the 1792 Roman
Head cent is a classic. Our Norweb specimen last
October created nationwide attention, and we expect
this piece to be in the limelight as well.

In the regular United States series early coppers
begin our offering, among which a 1793 Chain
AMERICA will no doubt attract attention, followed
in due course by a gem Proof 1858 Flying Eagle cent, a
1990 Proof cent without mintmark, and other delica-
cies. Included as a special highlight is a related coin, a
lovely Proof restrike of the 1868 Confederate cent.

Among minor coins, as the Mint called them, but
certainly major in numismatics, many pieces will

command attention, including some superb Buffalo
nickels, highlighted by a 1918/7-D in MS-63.

Half dimes begin with the first year of issue, 1794,
represented by a choice Mint State example, followed
quickly by a 1797 in AU, and others, then illustrious
dimes, and rare and significant quarter dollars. Half
dollars comprise interesting die varieties as well as
significant types, low mintage issues, and others, down
to the 20th century.

Silver dollars begin with the 1794, a well known
classic, and the one early American circulating issue
that the Chapman brothers, famous in the late 19th and
early 20th century, said they had never been able to
buy over the counter. Other dollars will surprise and
delight, including a Mint State 1795 Flowing Hair, a
Proof 1836 Gobrecht, desirable Liberty Seated issues,
and a panorama of Morgan issues. Choice and interest-
ing trade dollars complete the equation.

Gold coins range from dollars to double eagles and
include key issues as well as desirable types, including
an impressive run of early half eagles and eagles. Sev-
eral Proofs will be in the limelight, including a marvel-
ous superb gem 1898 from the Dr. Prestera collection,
a coin specifically mentioned in an article in the Wall
Street Journal. Later twenties include the ever-popular
MCMVII, a choice Mint State 1908-S, and several later
scarcities and rarities.

Pattern coins, Hawaiian issues, and territorial gold
round out our sale.

We invite you to join us in person for our sale in
Rosemont and to enjoy the MidAmerica Coin Expo.
If you can't attend, be sure to send us your bids by
U.S. mail or fax, or place your bids on our website,
either before the sale or by bidding online during
the sessions. For more information on mail / fax bid
deadlines, see page 3. For instructions on how to bid
over the Internet, see pages 8-9.

Let Us Showcase Your Collection

Our auction consignment specialists are seeking
consignments for our star-studded galaxy of public
auction sales to be held in the remainder of 2007 and
into 2008. Consignments already on hand are most
impressive — coins, tokens, medals, and paper money
in one of the most impressive line-ups of auctions ever
held by any rare coin firm. The Stack's difference is
expertise, care, and personal attention paid to you and
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have brought if sold free of charge by another auction
house! Our unsurpassed team of numismatic experts
awaits you, backed up by the most dynamic clientele
of active bidders and buyers of any auction firm. No
numismatic auction firm past or present has come even
slightly close to equaling the parade of "name" collec-
tions, great rarities, and important properties that have
come our way, ever since our first auction in 1935.

On behalf of all of us at Stack's thank you for re-
viewing the catalogue now in your hands. We hope
you will join us in what will be a memorable sale.

Sincerely,

Jtaeh

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Session One

Wednesday, June 20, 2007 — 6:00 pm

Signature II Room • Doubletree Hotel
5460 N. River Road • Rosemont, Illinois

Lots 1-920

COLONIAL & EARLY AMERICAN COINAGE

MASSACHUSETTS SILVER COINAGE

Choice EF Oak Tree Sixpence

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1 1652 Massachusetts Oak Tree sixpence. Noe-22. Rarity-5. Extremely Fine-45. 20.3 x 22.0 mm, ovoid. 34.0 grains. An

exceptionally attractive and well-struck specimen of this underappreciated fractional issue. Glossy dark gray with
highlights of silver gray and tan and some suggestions of lustre. Nicely centered, coined with the usual unstruck
area around the left base of the obverse but with full legends on both sides; the reverse centering is ideal. Very
crisp, each tree branch well defined, beads and lettering all in fine rounded relief. Excellent in-hand appeal, only
the most minor marks seen under a glass, very fine scratch from base of W in NEW to central reverse, a few trivial
old hairlines and ancient scattered scratches that do not impact the fine aesthetic appeal.

This piece compares nicely to the two Boyd-Ford specimens, sold in Ford XII in October 2005. The Boyd du-
plicate, similar in overall quality to this, realized $23,000. Considering how tough this denomination is to find in
top grade, an example like this would offer an advanced collector an excellent long-term value and be a coin that
would never need an upgrade.

From the Collection of Benjamin Woodruff.

#000019

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June 20-21, 200

High-Grade Clipped Pine Tree Shilling

1652 Massachusetts Pine Tree "seven pence." Noe-2. Rarity-5.
About Uncirculated-50. 22.3 mm. 41.5 grains. A most unusual
high-grade specimen, thoroughly clipped during its useful life
to approximately 60% of its original weight, perhaps to circu-
late as a heavy sixpence or a sevenpence coin. Beautiful dark
gray with pale blue and silvery highlights that retain original
lustre. Impeccable sharpness, barely worn and showing only
trivial marks or faint scratches under magnified scrutiny. A
handsome example, one that nicely illustrates the allowances
for specie coins (i.e. anything gold or silver) to circulate based
upon weight as fractional denominations. The wreck of the
Feversham yielded more information on this habit, including
even angular cuts of coins to circulate at half, quarter, or more
unusual fractions of their original intended value. This piece
is nearly round, shows an extremely bold tree, and retains
some of the peripheral legends. Its acquisition would add
depth — and an interesting coin of impeccable sharpness — to
an advanced cabinet of early numismatic Americana.

From the Collection of Benjamin Woodruff.

#000023

SAINT PATRICK'S COINAGE

3 (ca. 1667-69) Saint Patrick's farthing. Breen-208. Nothing
below king. Good-6. 77.5 grains. 23.6 mm. Dark brown fields
contrast with lighter brown devices. Fairly granular on both
sides, the side with the king shows a bold and complete FLO-
REAT along with harp, king, and crown, though the splash
entirely blends in. The other side is considerably weaker with
just the standing St. Patrick and the church visible. No heavy
marks or rim nicks, a serviceable, low-grade specimen of this
extremely popular type.

#000042

WILLIAM WOOD'S COINAGES

4 1722 Rosa Americana penny. Breen-116. Uncrowned rose.
Very Fine-35. 118.1 grains. 27.0 mm. Deep golden brown with
finely granular surfaces on both sides, as often seen on this
issue. Good detail and overall eye appeal, both sides trivi-
ally off-center to 3:00. A light abrasion is noted under IA of
GRATIA, old scrape under ANA of AMERICANA. Pleasing
in hand, a respectable way to include this important early
American type in your collection.

#000113

5 1723 Rosa Americana penny. Breen-121. Crowned rose. Ex-
tremely Fine-40. 121.5 grains. 25.8 mm. Well defined devices
on chocolate brown surfaces. Evenly granular on both sides but
still showing good aesthetic appeal. Some darker toning around
devices, a few pits on lower left obverse rim. A sharp specimen
of a type that saw wide and active circulation through the 18th
century in what would become the United States.

#000125

6 1723 Rosa Americana penny. Breen-121. Crowned rose.

Fine-15. 119.0 grains. 26.0 mm. Mottled dark brown with
good gloss despite some extremely fine granularity. Golden
brassy color shows on the obverse portrait where a series of
fine old pinscratches are seen, some scale under chin, other
minor marks and pits. A desirable lower grade specimen of
one of the more common issues in pre-French and Indian War
pocketbooks.

#000125

"1733" (i.e. 1861) Robinson copy of the Rosa Americana
twopence. Kenney-4. Brass. Mint State-60. 34.1 mm. 270.1
grains. A lovely example, with glossy olive and golden surfaces
that retain some prooflike appeal. Some minor spotting and
trivial hairlines noted only under a glass, but very attractive
and unusually boldly struck — the details at central reverse are
rarely this sharp on the ones we have seen. Only 45 specimens
were struck of this copy, produced by Hartford numismatist
Alfred Robinson in 1860 or 1861. A genuine specimen of this
issue was famously lost in the 1854 wreck of the S.S. Arctic
while on its way to Charles I. Bushnell; the same wreck cost
numismatist Jacob Giles Morris his life. Crosby illustrated this
copy in his 1875 work, and today numismatists still eagerly
seek out examples to represent this extremely rare type.

From the Collection of Benjamin Woodruff.

8 A four-piece date set of Wood's Hibernia halfpence, includ-
ing the 1723/2 overdate: ☆ 1722. Harp to left. Very Fine-30 or
so, but granular from burial ☆ 1723/2. Fine-15 and pleasing
☆ 1723. Very Fine-30, some rim bruises ☆ 1724. Very Fine-20,
a bit rough. Interesting die crack at date. (Total: 4 pieces)

9 1723 Wood's Hibernia halfpenny. Breen-157. Extremely
Fine-45. 117.2 grains. 26.2 mm. Nice light golden brown
with pleasing eye appeal. Some minor hairlines in the fields,
marks commensurate with grade. Interesting crumbling under
George's chin, reminiscent of the "Mumps" variety of large
cent or the "Goiter" New Jersey. The successful buyer can
name this variety to fit in with these charming monikers, if
desired.

#000180

10 A dozen Wood's Hibernia pieces representing both denomi-
nations and several die varieties: ☆ 1723 Wood's Hibernia
halfpence (9). Sharpness grades range from Very Good to Very
Fine, though most are somewhat rough and some show minor
problems. An interesting if minor off-center piece is included,
and various die cracks and breaks at peripheries make dif-
ferences in die pairs easy to detect ☆ 1723 Wood's Hibernia
farthings (3). Two can be described as Very Fine but rough,
the other is Very Good but smoother. A useful and interesting
lot, mostly acquired in England long ago. (Total: 12 pieces)

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Colonial Coins

Tin Dr. Tory I’m si i ra Coi i k i k

FRENCH COLONIES

11 "1694" (i.e. 1869) Bolen copy of the Carolina Elephant to-

ken. Kenney-5, Musante JAB-33. Copper. Mint State-60. 27.0
mm. 165.4 grains. One of Bolen's most famous copies, struck
during the heyday of early American collecting just after the
Civil War. Good cartwheel lustre frames chocolate brown sur-
faces, with abundant mint color remaining at central reverse.
Some surface scale or buildup remains, above the elephant's
head on the obverse and around the reverse periphery, but it is
relatively minor and strong lustre still shines through. Just 40
examples were struck in copper in 1869 by J.A. Bolen before the
dies were defaced and given to the Boston Numismatic Society,
creating a rare issue that was never restruck. Its verisimilitude
makes it extremely popular, as it very closely duplicates an
original Carolina Elephant token; Bolen must have worked
from an original piece or an electrotype when he engraved
these dies. Three specimens in this composition were included
in the Ford Collection, the first of which realized $2,300 while
the others brought $632.50 and $920.

From the Collection of Benjamin Woodruff.

PITT TOKEN

12 1766 Pitt token. Breen-251, Betts-519. Silvered. Very Fine-20.

28.0 mm. 77.3 grains. Pleasing light brown with silver-gray
tinning or "silvering" still remaining around most designs
and legends. An appealing piece despite significant wear. All
legends remain complete but for OF at 3:00 on the reverse,
which is soft even on some EF coins. Scattered tiny surface
marks and a few hairlines are seen, all commensurate with the
grade and none worthy of individual note. Silvered Pitt tokens
are quite scarce, as it seems most specimens were struck and
issued without this once-lustrous coating. The present piece
offers a nice blend of attractiveness and affordability, though
in terms of history it is as important and relevant as any Mint
State specimen extant.

From the Collection of Benjamin Woodruff.

#000239

13 Six-coin assortment of desirable early American types:

French Colonies. 1721-H 9 deniers. La Rochelle Mint. Very
Good-8. Glossy chocolate brown with excellent reverse de-
tail, but soft and striated at lower obverse i< 1773 Virginia
halfpenny. About Good-3. Granular, central designs visible
1787 New Jersey copper. Maris 6-D. Very Good-7. Sharper on
reverse than obverse, rose toning at centers from old cleaning
☆ 1787 Connecticut copper. Miller 30-hh.l. ET LIR. Fine-12,
holed. Decent detail, round piercing atop obverse portrait V
1781 North American token (2). Very Fine-25 and Very Fine-20.
Both show rim nicks. (Total: 6 pieces)

14 French colonies. 1722/1 FI 9 deniers. La Rochelle mint. Breen-
262. Very Fine-30. 106.4 grains. 25.9 mm. A bold example of a
type that saw wide circulation in North America. Light golden
brown with a few areas of deeper toning. Very sharp with all
legends and design elements bold, overdate characteristic plain
to the naked eye. While not perfectly smooth, the planchet is
better than many, showing just some naturally occurring low
spots and occasional pits instead of granularity or corrosion.
A generous frame of denticles surrounds the bottom of the
obverse. The Ford Collection did not contain any marquee
specimens of this design type, and nice ones are generally very
tough to find in the marketplace. This without doubt qualifies
as above average.

NOVA CONSTELLATIO COPPER

15 1783 Nova Constellatio copper. Crosby 3-C. Small US,

Blunt Rays. Extremely Fine-40. 130.4 grains. 27.3 mm. Rich
dark chocolate brown with excellent gloss despite an area of
granularity in the lower right obverse. Good sharpness and
detail on both sides, minor vertical scratch left of US. An at-
tractive type coin.

#00807

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VERMONT COPPER

16 1786 Vermont copper. Ryder-6. VERMONTENSIUM. Fine-

15. A wholly presentable example from the popular Vermont
landscape series. The planchet is a trifle dark and lightly
granular but there are none of the major planchet voids or
heavy porosity that so often plague the issue. All of the mot-
tos and design elements are plainly visible although there is a
bit of striking weakness on the reverse. Although not perfect
this deep olive brown example has a much better look than
most coins that are encountered from this series.

#000545

1787 Connecticut copper. M.33.17-r.l. Rarity-1. EF-45 (NGC).

Deep golden tan surfaces devoid of marks save for those in
the planchet when struck, notably across the obverse effigy;
none of these marks are serious or distracting to the unaided
eye. Some small patches of black scale present, especially on
the reverse. Popular variety with B in LIBN over a cinquefoil.
#000370

NEW JERSEY COPPERS

CONNECTICUT COPPERS

17 Pair of desirable 1787 Connecticut copper varieties: ☆ Miller
6.1-M. Rarity-1. Laughing Head. Very Fine-30, but the surfaces
are rather granular. Consistent golden olive, retoned from a
now long distant cleaning and quite pleasing overall. A sharp
specimen ☆ Miller 33.43-hh.2. Rarity-5+. Draped Bust Left.
Very Fine-20. Two-tone tan and dark brown, glossy despite
microscopic granularity. A handsome specimen of a rare die
marriage. (Total: 2 pieces)

18 1787 Connecticut copper. M. 8-0. Rarity-3. Tallest Head.

Mailed Bust Left. Very Fine-35. 150.1 grains. 28.2 mm. An
especially appealing example of this distinctive variety. Rich
glossy dark tan, a bit deeper across the reverse and at periph-
eries. Excellent visual appeal, sharp definition in the unique
obverse portrait that makes this variety so important. The
obverse is choice and free of roughness or flaws, some very
minor pits and light surface verdigris noted on the reverse.
A tiny mint clip is present over IN of INDE. The obverse of
this piece appears slightly sharper than the nice Ford coin (at
$1,630), though the reverse of that coin was sharper. That coin
had a mint clip of very similar size to this. A tough variety to
find nice and seemingly scarcer than Rarity-3 overall.

#000349

20 1787 New Jersey copper. Maris 6-D. Rarity-2. Very Fine-35.

139.9 grains. 29.0 mm. A sharp and even specimen, exhibiting
dark steel brown over finely granular surfaces. The reverse is
sharper than the obverse, typical of the variety, though on this
piece the reverse surfaces are also closer to smooth than on the
obverse. The second two date digits are soft, as struck, and the
reverse die is broken at base, connecting the tip of the shield
to the rim in two places. Attractive overall, a finely detailed
specimen of this distinctive variety.

#000503

21 1787 New Jersey copper. Maris 46-e. Rarity-1. Very Fine-35.

141.8 grains. 27.6 mm. Nice glossy light to medium brown. A
very attractive example, struck from the heavily clashed and
damaged late state of the dies that is often seen. The bulge over
the date is substantial, but the grade of this coin is high enough
that the legends and central devices remain fairly well detailed.
A series of trivial vertical planchet striations are noted near
the plow handles, another is just right of the bottom tip of the
shield. Aside from a single spot in the right obverse field and
a very old dull scrape at the upper right shield point, there are
no post-striking defects; even those noted are minor. A highly
collectible specimen for specialists or type enthusiasts.

Purchased from Bowers and Ruddy in the mid to late 1970s for
$79.

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1787 New Jersey copper. Maris 60-p. Rarity-4+. PLURIBS. Very Fine-20. 148.2 grains. 31.1 mm. A highly collectible
specimen of this scarce and distinctive variety. Even and appealing dark steel brown with a measure of gloss. At
least Very Fine at the peripheries though softer at centers, as is typical; PLURIBS is nice and strong. Some faint old
scratches may be seen in the soft part of the central obverse, some faint obverse granularity, a scattering of minor pits
is noted in the reverse fields and at the base of the shield. This variety, the more common of the two marriages that
share this readily identified reverse, rarely comes nice, leaving this piece as a good opportunity for the enthusiast
of major varieties of the Jersey horseheads.

Purchased from James Kelly in May 1943 for $2.50.

#000512

MASSACHUSETTS COPPERS

Exemplary 1787 Massachusetts Half Cent

Elusive Ryder 4-B

23 1787 Massachusetts half cent. Ryder 4-B. Rarity-5. Mint State-63. 24.2 mm. 79.7 grains. An utterly beautiful Mas-

sachusetts copper with surface quality that is rarely encountered in this series. Magnificent even light brown with
superb and thorough frosty lustre. Boldly struck with a full broad rim of denticles around both sides, well defined
on the Indian and eagle. A single microscopic pit is noted on the Indian's waist at the left side, but the fields are
dramatically free of contact points, giving this piece a gem appearance. Some mint color remains, especially under
the Indian's ground and among some letters of the reverse legend. Magnification reveals the faintest little flecks of
old buildup on the reverse, more an indication of originality than any sort of detriment, especially considering the
negligible impact on even the magnified eye appeal. This is simply one beautiful Massachusetts half cent. Further,
it is likely of Condition Census quality for this rare variety. The Ryder-Boyd-Ford collection contained two Mint
State pieces (and one graded Choice VF). Those two pieces brought $7,1787.50 each back in 2004. With the additional
interest in Gem-quality early type today, this piece could bring even more, as its quality is similar to those finely
pedigreed specimens.

From the Collection of Benjamin Woodruff.

#000296

24 1787 Massachusetts cent. Ryder 4-C. Rarity-4-. Bowed Head. Very Fine-20. 137.2 grains. 28.8 mm. Glossy dark

chocolate brown over microscopically granular surfaces. Extremely pleasing in hand for the grade assigned, though
some minor marks and several minimal rim bruises are seen. Some very minor surface roughness is noted among
reverse design elements. Ideal for a circulated type set of state coinages.

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25 1788 Massachusetts half cent. Ryder 1-B. Rarity-1. Mint

State-63. 23.7 mm. 76.7 grains. A simply exquisite specimen,
one whose lustre and color sets it apart from other high-
grade specimens of this relatively easy to acquire variety.
Rich frosty lustre encircles both sides, with abundant mint
color remaining around the peripheries of both sides and
in places around central devices. The fields are smooth and
immaculate, boasting lovely medium steel brown naturally
faded from full mint red. The strike is excellent, with the In-
dian more completely delineated than usually seen. Just the
most minor natural roughness is noted beneath the Indian's
ground at the base of the obverse, with a single pit noted at
the base of his bow. A few horizontal planchet striations are
seen atop the reverse, a natural situation affecting only HU
of MASSACHUSETTS. Another striation is seen below the
denomination at the base of the shield. No spots or nicks are
seen, and the visual appeal is positively world class. Though
many Mint State examples of this variety exist, seeing one
with so much mint red or such silky lustre is highly unusual
nowadays. We expect strong competition, as this would be
an ideal type coin for this first American half cent.

From the Collection of Benjamin Woodruff.

#000308

26 1788 Massachusetts half cent. Ryder 1-B. Rarity-2. GENUINE

(NCS). Extremely Fine-45 (our grade). Dark steel with slightly
lighter devices against evenly granular surfaces. Minor short
scratch off Indian's chest. Good sharpness overall, a collectible
example of the type.

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27 1788 Massachusetts cent. Ryder 3-E. Rarity-4. GENUINE

(NCS). Extremely Fine-40 (our grade). Light brown with
pleasing vertical woodgraining. Slight granularity noted
throughout, deeper at peripheries,vertical planchet striation
through central reverse. Good detail and eye appeal, some
scattered marks including a dig at the Indian's ankle. A hand-
some piece.

#000311

MACHIN'S MILLS HALFPENNY

28 1778 Machin's Mills halfpenny. V.12-78B. Rarity-3. Ex-

tremely Fine-40, granular. 113.3 grains. 27.8 mm. Even dark
steel brown with excellent sharpness, surpassing even our as-
signed grade and showing practically no wear. The planchet
is quite rough at centers and finely granular elsewhere, but
manages to be attractive in a rustic way. The date and other
peripheral details are very bold, and rarely seen details of
these dies are visible amidst the planchet flaws. Even the
primary Ringo coin, an EF, had planchet flaws, and rarely is
a choice specimen of this variety sharp (and vice versa). An
important coin to consider for specialists in American-made
imitation halfpence.

#000446

NOVA EBORAC COPPER

29 1787 Nova Eborac copper. Breen-987. Figure seated right.

Fine-15. 108.3 grains. 27.1 mm. Light brown surfaces show
good gloss despite extremely fine granularity in areas. Obverse
aligned to 6:00, reverse better centered, nicely struck and per-
haps sharper than the grade assigned. Thin short scratch on
A of NOVA, rim bruise under date also visible atop obverse,
other minor marks. Late die state with a larger reverse die
break seen than usual, stretching from rim above B of LIB to a
point at the figure's outstretched foot and curving again below
to the rim. Pleasing overall and scarce in this die state.

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BAR COPPER

Scarce and Popular Bar Copper

30 (1785) Bar copper. Breen-1145. Extremely Fine-45. 24.5 mm.

83.1 grains. Attractive light to medium brown with good eye
appeal. One of the most popular types among all early Ameri-
can issues, present on more want lists than nearly any other
Guide Book entry from this era. This specimen is unusual in that
it actually shows some wear — most are AU or so, and the prices
listed in various publications for examples in the VG range
are fiction, as such pieces do not exist. Issued about 1785 and
circulated thereafter in New York, coppers at this low weight
(consistently under 90 grains) were almost entirely kicked out
of commerce during the Copper Panic of 1789 — and a coin can
only become so worn in a four-year span. This piece shows
gentle wear and a few light scratches, mostly above the USA
monogram atop the obverse. A few light diagonal pinscratches
on the reverse are barely notable, though some old verdigris
is seen under magnification around design elements on both
sides. The commonly cited authentication hallmarks — includ-
ing the spur at the end of bar 12 — are plain to see. A very ap-
pealing piece in hand, due to its charming quality and simple
designs inspired by two buttons used by the Continental Army.
This would be a fine addition to any type collection.

From the Collection of Benjamin Woodruff.

#000599

KENTUCKY TOKENS

31 (1792) Kentucky token. Breen-1155. Plain edge. Extremely

Fine-45. 151.2 grains. 29.1 mm. Glossy medium to dark steel
brown with some traces of orange-red in the intricacies of
both sides. Perhaps lightly cleaned long ago but still pleasing,
hairlines detected only under magnified scrutiny, light minor
marks. A single tiny rim nick is noted at 7:00 on the obverse.

#000614

32 (ca. 1792) Kentucky token. Breen-1155. Plain edge. GENUINE
(NCS). About Uncirculated-55 (our grade). Frosty medium
brown with some remaining lustre. An area of roughness is
noted left of the central obverse devices, some vertical scratches
in the same area. Long pinscratch disgonally crosses left side of
obverse. Good sharpness and decent overall visual appeal.

#000614

FRANKLIN PRESS TOKENS

33 1794 Franklin Press token. Breen-1165. About Uncirculated-

55. 27.7 mm. 113.1 grains. Rich glossy chocolate brown with
good lustre and excellent eye appeal for the assigned grade. A
trifle soft above FRAN at central reverse, as so often seen, with
some widely scattered natural pits remaining on the reverse.
As fascinating as it is pretty, struck from a very late die state
that shows not only the break at the middle of the press, but
also a triangular break within the left base, a heavy crack at
ERTA of LIBERTAS, and a break in the field to the right of the
press under LI. A choice specimen with added interest.

From the Collection of Benjamin Woodruff.

#000630

34 1794 Franklin Press token. Breen-1165. Extremely Fine-45.

126.5 grains. 27.8 mm. Nice glossy medium brown with good
eye appeal. Usual mid to late die state with break inside print-
ing press, good sharpness even in the often-weak letters at
central reverse. Scattered tiny nicks on reverse mostly pre-date
striking and are part of the planchet texture, single tiny rim
nick at 2:00 on that side. A handsome specimen of this popular
token.

#000630

WASHINGTONIANA

35 1783 Georgius Triumpho copper. Baker-7, Breen-1184. AU-

58 (PCGS). Dusky dark brown with some lighter highlights.
Abundant detail is present, with well-defined denticles and an
extremely bold portrait, far sharper than usually seen. Verv late
die state on the reverse, with a vertical break obscuring some
of the detail in the vertical bars.

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36 1783 Georgius Triumpho copper. Baker-7, Breen-1184. Ex- 39

tremely Fine-45. 125.3 grains. 28.7 mm. A lovely example,
crisply struck from the early state of the dies. Nice light brown,
an even and attractive shade, on hard, glossy surfaces. A pair
of old scratches blend into the obverse portrait, some faint
natural scattered pits noted under a glass and of no impact to
the visual appeal. Very well detailed with no hint of the reverse
break, leaving especially good detail in the device on that side.

A prime example of one of the more interesting circulating
Washington pieces.

#000664

37 1783 Georgius Triumpho copper. Baker-7, Breen-1184.

Extremely Fine-45. 116.7 grains. 28.2 mm. Appealing and
glossy light olive-tan. Free of major problems, just a scant few
hairlines and some positively trivial microscopic granularity
at centers. From the broken state of the reverse, though good
detail remains. A sharp and attractive example.

#000664

38 1783 Washington & Independence copper. Baker-4, Breen-

1203. Large military bust. About Uncirculated-55. 113.1 grains.
28.0 mm. A very high-grade specimen of this relatively com-
mon type. Glossy dark olive, near black, with good remaining
lustre on both sides. Some traces of attractive tan persist within
the legends where mint color was last to fade. We have never
seen a specimen with any significant amount of mint color,
and high-grade examples tend to be a nice dark tone like this
one. Exceptional sharpness, no bad marks, a little soft at ON
of WASF1INGTON as struck. The highest point of the seated
figure's bosom shows some thin patina from cabinet friction.
The Norweb Collection did not contain a Large Military Bust
in this kind of grade.

#000676

1783 Washington & Independence copper. Baker-4, Breen-
1203. Large Military Bust. AU-50 (NGC). Medium brown with
some pale olive on the reverse highlights. Smooth and lightly
worn, some very minor hairlines under a glass. Sharper than
an average specimen of this type.

The easiest way to discern whether a piece is a Large Military Bust or
Small Military Bust is to examine the relationship of the bust truncation to
the letter W and the stop that follows it. On the Large Military Bust, as here,
the bust tip covers the stop and is very close to the W. On the Small Military
Bust, the stop is about in line with the tip of the bust.

#000676

40 1783 Washington & Independence copper. Baker-4A, Breen-

1202. Small Military Bust. Plain edge. About Uncirculated-55.

120.9 grains. 28.0 mm. Sharply detailed, with very pleasing,
even light brown surfaces. A glass, however, reveals many
pinscratches on both sides, covering the fields where some
scale once existed. Some specks of scale are still noted near the
obverse portrait. To the naked eye this piece appears lustrous
and pleasing, and its sharpness is essentially a match for the
superb Norweb specimen.

#000670

41 1783 Washington & Independence copper. Baker-4B, Breen-

1201. Small Military Bust. Engrailed edge. About Uncircu-
lated-50. 113.3 grains. 28.0 mm. Nice smooth glossy chocolate
brown with a subtle blue undertone. Very minor field marks
are noted, consistent with light circulation, minute rim nick
just left of 12:00 on the obverse. This variety with the engrailed
edge is considerably scarcer than the plain edge strikes, and it
has the added attraction of a more interesting die state, with
a network of breaks intersecting above Washington's head
as well as a circular perimeter break. On the reverse a crack
extends from the head of the seated figure to her olive branch.
With these cracks seen on every engrailed edge piece, it may
actually be possible to identify one without ever seeing the
edge!

#000673

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1783 Washington & Independence copper. Baker-4B, Breen-
1201. Small Military Bust. Engrailed edge. Very Fine-25. 104.1
grains. 28.0 mm. Glossy and smooth dark chocolate brown with
good eye appeal for the grade. Some minor marks and light
buildup up around devices and peripheries. Another attractive
example with the engrailed edge.

#000673

A pair of circulating Washington types: ☆ 1783 Washington 47
& Independence copper. Baker-4A, Breen-1202. Small Military
Bust. Extremely Fine-40. Glossy chocolate brown with rose and
blue undertones remaining from a long ago cleaning. Nick
over 3 of date ☆ (ca. 1815-20) Washington Double Head cent.
Baker-61, Breen-1205. Very Fine-30. Light brown with a few
minor nicks. (Total: 2 pieces)

A quartette of well-circulated Washington types: ☆ 1783 43

Washington & Independence copper. Baker-4, Breen-1203. Large
military bust. Very Good-7. Smooth dark chocolate brown, pit
under seated figure ☆ 1783 Washington & Independence copper.
Baker-4A, Breen-1202. Small military bust. Plain edge. Good-6.
Appealing dark brown ☆ (ca. 1815-20) Washington Double
Head cent. Baker-6, Breen-1204. Very Good-7. Mottled brown
and mahogany from an old cleaning, several dull nicks ☆ 1795
Liberty and Security token mule. Breen-1266. Extremely Fine-45.

Rich brown toning and smooth surfaces, a fine example of this
American-related conder token. (Total: 4 pieces)

1783 Washington & Independence copper. Baker-2, Breen-
1189. Draped Bust, No Button. AU-53 (PCGS). Highly glossy
milk chocolate brown with impressive detail for this type,
which is heavily worn more often than not. Some old buildup
is seen, including some inactive green verdigris behind Wash-
ington's head. Only minor scattered marks are seen, though we
note a nick over the reverse figure's outstretched arm. Though
not terribly rare, this variety is tough to find much nicer.

#000676

1783 Washington & Independence copper. Baker-2, Breen- 50
1189. Draped Bust, No Button. Extremely Fine-45. 111.7 grains.

28.3 mm. Even medium olive-brown with microscopically
granular surfaces. Bold detail, very little wear, a few trivial old
pinscratches hidden in the reverse exergue. A very pleasing
piece, just as sharp as the Norweb specimen and rarely found
much finer.

Purchased from Bowers and Ruddy Galleries in September
1973.

#000676

1783 Washington & Independence copper. Baker-2, Breen-
1189. Draped Bust, No Button. Extremely Fine-40. 113.9 grains.
28.3 mm. Glossy chocolate brown with some darker patina in
areas. Very finely granular under a glass, but pleasing in hand.
A dull nick is noted on Washington's cheekbone. Finer than
most specimens and worthy of an advanced cabinet.

#000676

1783 Washington & Independence copper. Baker-5, Breen-
1198. Draped Bust, With No Button. Very Fine-25. 104.7
grains. 28.0 mm. Dark chocolate brown with glossy surfaces
that exhibit just a bit of minor roughness under a glass, mostly
natural planchet texture. Some old build up may be seen
inside the rims, but no heavy marks or problems are noted,
just a minor rim bruise below 9:00 on the reverse. A pleasing
circulated specimen.

#000679

1783 Washington & Independence. Baker-3, Breen-1193.
Restrike. Copper. Engrailed edge. Choice Proof-63. 148.8
grains. 28.3 mm. Nearly full mint color remains on the obverse,
mellowed to attractive violet in the fields, while the reverse
shows the same pleasing violet at center and lovely mint red at
the peripheries. The obverse fields are nicely reflective, devices
well struck on both sides. Some minor hairlines, spots over first
N and third E of INDEPENDENCE, a few other little specks
in the right obverse field. A very pretty piece, showing more
mint color than usually seen, and deserving of a good bid.

#000685

1783 Washington & Independence. Baker-3, Breen-1193.
Restrike. Copper. Engrailed edge. Choice Proof-63. 144.8
grains. 28.3 mm. Deeply reflective fields yield fine golden ton-
ing against dark steel brown surfaces. A beautiful specimen,
better preserved and more reflective than usually seen. Some
trivia] hairlines, spot off Washington's eye and another under
C of INDEPENDENCE, nearly invisible rim bruise over & on
obverse. A good example for the collector who wants a W ash-
ington & Independence copper to really look like a Proof.

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51 1783 Washington & Independence copper. Restrike. Baker-3, 53

Breen-1193. Choice Proof-63. 146.2 grains. 28.1 mm. Choco-
late brown with generous mint red in the protected areas of
the peripheries, particularly on the obverse. The reflective
surfaces show delightful subtle iridescence including shades
of blue and gold. A very appealing specimen, free of spots or
significant flaws, certainly equal in terms of surface quality and
color to those certified at gem grades. A very nice example of
this popular early Washington item.

#000685

52 1783 Washington & Independence. Restrike. Baker-3, Breen-

1193. Bronzed copper. Choice Proof-63. A lovely bronzed
Proof, with even and attractive mahogany patina and a crisp
strike from clear double striking. Slight reflectivity remains in
the fields, a few reverse fingerprints, dark spot over second T of
STATES on rim. A choice piece, distinctive from the un-bronzed

copper pieces, and worthy of an advanced collection.

#000685

Portrait of George Washington by John Trumbull. (Dictionary
of American Portraits, Dover Publications, Inc. 1967 •
Courtesy Henry Francis du Pont Winterthur Musuem)

1783 Washington & Independence. Baker-3C, Breen-1192.
Restrike. Copper. Plain edge. Proof-55. 144.1 grains. 28.4
mm. Tan centers yield to darker olive peripheries. Some light
hairlines are seen from an old cleaning, but the look is mostly
natural now. No bad marks are seen.

Purchased from Bowers and Ruddy Galleries in January 1973.

#000682

1783 Washington & Independence. Baker-3A, Breen-1195.
Restrike. Silver. Engrailed edge. Choice Proof-63. 166.5 grains.
28.2 mm. Nice light silver gray with deeper gray inside the rims
and lovely field highlights of gold and pale blue. A very pretty
specimen with good reflectivity in the fields and nice old toning.
Only minor signs of handling are seen. Suitable for a collector
who is selective in terms of eye appeal and technical quality.
#000688

1783 Washington & Independence. Baker-3A, Breen-1195.
Restrike. Silver. Engrailed edge. Proof-62 (PCGS). Dark gray
toning over deeply reflective fields, the reverse a bit lighter and
showing lovely violet centers and brilliant silver peripheries.
Some of the usual hairlines, spot off Washington's eye, another
off the reverse figure's profile. Good eye appeal for the grade.
#000688

1783 Washington Unity States copper. Baker-1, Breen-1188.
About Uncirculated-55. 117.9 grains. 28.2 mm. Nice glossy
light brown, a little darker in some areas. A beautiful piece,
barely worn and showing excellent surface quality and aes-
thetic appeal. The usual parallel striations make their appear-
ance at the peripheries and give the fields some texture, though

mostly obliterated in those areas. A high quality example.

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57 1783 Washington Unity States copper. Baker-1, Breen-1188.

Extremely Fine-45. 116.7 grains. 28.1 mm. Glossy light brown
with very nice eye appeal for the assigned grade. Only the
barest evidence of wear, usual parallel planchet lines present.
A pretty and sharp example of a widely-desired early type.
#000689

58 1783 Washington Unity States copper. Baker-1, Breen-1188.

Extremely Fine-45. 109.5 grains. 28.0 mm. Glossy and attractive
medium brown with a handsome look in-hand. Two tiny rim
nicks are seen on the obverse, so small that they may not appear
in the photograph, one below W of WASHINGTON and the other
above final N, another is seen above 9:00 on the reverse. Usual
parallel planchet lines are present, prominent on the reverse.
Highly detailed and well struck, a fine looking example.

#000689

59 (ca. 1815-20) Washington Double Head cent. Baker-6, Breen-
1205. AU-58 (PCGS). Light brown with golden highlights and
some splashes of violet. Some minor hairlines remain from a
long-ago cleaning, but the devices are especially bold and fine
details show sharply — indeed, the original circular die lathe
lines are still clear on both sides. Sharper than the average
specimen of this enigmatic Washington type.

#000692

60 (ca. 1815-20) Washington Double Head cent. Baker-6, Breen-
1205. About Uncirculated-50. 124.7 grains. 27.4 mm. An es-
pecially pleasing example, with smooth glossy surfaces now
toned to a rich chocolate brown. Strong detail, just a hint of old
buildup in a few of the letters. Two very minor rim bruises are
seen on the ONE CENT side but do not detract significantly.
A fine blend of good color and sharp detail.

#000692

61 Two popular early Washington issues: (ca. 1815-20) Wash
ington Double Head cent. Very Fine-25. Glossy olive-brown
with some rosy undertones from a now forgotten cleaning
☆ (1795) Washington North Wales halfpenny. One star on
each side of harp. Very Fine-25. Even chocolate brown with
slight surface roughness. A useful pair. (Total: 2 pieces)

62 1791 Washington Large Eagle cent. Baker-15, Breen-1206.

MS-62 BN (PCGS). Mottled light brown with olive highlights
and a splendid array of hidden mint color in protected areas
of the design. Some surface dirt is present, but once removed
this piece will likely show good reflectivity and strong lustre;
at present, both are rather muted. Very well struck and show-
ing no major marks, a high quality example of this well-made
attempt to gain a Federal coinage contract.

#000702

63 1791 Washington Large Eagle cent. Baker-15, Breen-1206. AU-

55 (PCGS). Highly glossy chocolate brown with some frosty
lustre visible in the design intricacies on both sides. Some
splashes of lighter color are seen, trivial hairlines noted under
a glass. A handsome and well-detailed specimen, housed in an
old green label PCGS holder.

#000702

64 1791 Washington Large Eagle cent. Baker-15, Breen-1206.

Extremely Fine-40. 188.8 grains. 29.8 mm. Medium brown and
olive with some well-hidden vestiges of old orange, remnants
of a long forgotten cleaning. Several rim bruises are seen
around both sides, some hairlines, a few nicks and pits here
and there. Still well-detailed, a serviceable specimens that saw
some time in circulation.

The edge lettering on these Large and Small Eagle cents makes clear
where they were intended to circulate: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
Good documentation also exists to support this contention.

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65 1791 Washington Small Eagle cent. Baker-16, Breen-1217.

AU-55 (PCGS). A beautiful specimen, chocolate brown and
with abundant lustre, though somewhat clouded with light
surface dirt and buildup. Exceptionally well detailed on both
sides, a bit of minor roughness off Washington's ruffled shirt.
Deserving of a brushing and a higher bid than a typical AU.
#000705

66 1791 Washington Small Eagle cent. Baker-16, Breen-1217.

About Uncirculated-55. 196.0 grains. 30.4 mm. A particularly
attractive and choice specimen of this popular and historically
important issue. Rich dark chocolate brown with substantial
bright reflective lustre remaining in protected areas. Smooth
and pleasing, problem free, and appropriate for a picky con-
noisseur. Undoubtedly this piece has a fine old provenance,
and it deserves to find a place in another high quality cabi-
net.

The box that accompanies this box, with cotton inside and a fitted lid, was
marketed ca. 1940s by New York collector T. James Clarke, who owned the
Clarke Box and Label Corp of Jamestown, NY. Similar boxes can be seen on
the cover of the 1985 Wyatt Collection catalogue by Superior Galleries.

Accompanied by an old T. James Clarke box (1 1/4" x 1 1/4")
inscribed "1791 / Unc / Washington Cent / Small Eagle / Rare."

#000705

67 1791 Washington Small Eagle cent. Baker-16, Breen-1217.

About Uncirculated-55. 189.9 grains. 30.2 mm. Even dark steel,
close to black, from a competent retoning. Nicely detailed and
attractive, some mahogany vestiges in reverse field, glossy
and smooth. A very tiny rim bruise is seen at the base of the
obverse. Small Eagle cents are generally tougher to find in high
grades than Large Eagle cents, and this is sharper than most.

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68 1791 Washington Liverpool halfpenny. Baker-17, Breen-1223.

EF-40 (PCGS). Chocolate brown with some areas of darker ton-
ing on obverse and reverse. A sharp example of one of the more
elusive of the circulating types struck during Washington's
lifetime, with typical estimates of the total extant population
around 25 pieces, though there may be a few more. The sur-
faces are somewhat mattelike, not unusual considering most
seen lack so much as a hint of lustre, even in higher grades.
Only trifling roughness is seen, including a natural patch at
the rear of the ship. The strike is like most seen, including the
beautiful Norweb coin, a candidate for finest known (PCGS
AU-58) that realized $19,550 in our November 2006 sale; the
hair is a bit soft, and some of the ship's portholes are not visible
in the soft spot on the reverse. Scattered tiny marks are seen,
including a short scratch under I of WASHINGTON. The date
is affected by the edge, a common situation since the planchets
for this variety were smaller than the dies.

This type may have been put into circulation with the 1791
Large Eagle cents whose obverse they use rather than being
struck for collectors, as in the latter circumstance most known
examples would be Mint State. As Fuld notes, this rarity has
been avidly collected in the U.S. since the 1860s. An example
in the 1864 McCoy sale, described as "very fine and scarce"
sold for $1.50. We know of none we would call fully Mint
State. This piece is of sufficient quality to represent the type
in most cabinets.

#000698

69 1791 Washington Liverpool halfpenny. Baker-17, Breen-1223.

Very Fine-25. 118.3 grains. 28.3 mm. Another example of this
scarce issue. Dark chocolate brown on the obverse, a bit lighter
on the reverse. Pleasing despite minor surface roughness, some
raised corrosion left of the date. Fairly well centered with
most of the date on the planchet and LIVERPOOL complete.
The ship is far better struck than normally seen, with every
porthole present — not even the Norweb piece could claim a
strike this bold. No heavy marks, just gentle circulation wear. A

good example to add to a growing Washingtoniana cabinet.

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1791 Washington Liverpool halfpenny. Baker-17, Breen-1223.
Fine-15. 129.7 grains. 28.3 mm. A third and final opportunity
to acquire this type, an unheard of run of Baker-17s in one
sale! Dark brown with deep violet highlights on the design
elements. A well-circulated specimen, showing some moderate
roughness on both sides but showing fairly good detail in the
major design elements. Minor marks and hairlines are noted,
consistent with the grade. The fact that this piece is more worn
than a typical specimen offers a good opportunity for some
collectors who might otherwise lack this scarce Baker number
and major Washington type.

#000698

"1789" (i.e. 1863) Washington cent copy by Robinson.
Baker-14, Kenney-7. Mint State-65. 250.4 grains. 30.9 mm.
Magnificent full mint color on the obverse, only barely muted
to violet at the base of the bust, with deeply reflective fields.
The reverse is a pleasing blend of olive and violet-rose. Two
tiny spots are seen over GEORGE. A beautiful example of this
popular struck copy from the halcyon days of Washingtoniana
collecting.

Very Scarce Washington Born Virginia

(1792) Washington Born Virginia copper. Baker-60, Breen-
1239. Very Fine-30, holed and plugged. 159.0 grains. 30.7
mm. Glossy and smooth with near-black retoning and brassy
highlights. An extremely well-detailed piece, perhaps worthy
of an EF technical assignment, but neatly holed and profes-
sionally plugged at NG of WASHINGTON on the obverse and
UNI of UNITED on the reverse. All reverse legends are full
and complete, unretouched except for those noted, and the
obverse portrait is bold and handsome. Despite its plug, this
is a sharp and attractive example of this popular and elusive
issue from Washington's lifetime.

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(1792) Washington Born Virginia copper. Baker-60, Breen-
1239. Very Fine-25. 173.3 grains, 30.8 mm. A well-defined
specimen of this classic issue from Washington's first presi-
dency. Dark brown, nearby ebony, with hard glossy surfaces.
Many rim bruises, especially at the right side of the obverse
but also scattered around elsewhere. The detail is excellent,
and on the reverse the often-invisible central detail includes
1775 / RESIGNED / 1783 showing boldly. Light pinscratches
are seen on Washington's cheek and hair under magnification,
the right side of the reverse shows some minor granularity,
and various contact marks are scattered here and there. The
detail and color are both highly pleasing and the surfaces are
pretty nice as well. This issue has always been popular, and
the connection to Hancock's 1792 patterns (see our recent
Norweb sale, Lot 2023) makes it important historically too.
This mid-grade example will always be a point of pride for
its next owner.

#000723

74 (1792) Washington Born Virginia copper. Baker-60, Breen-
1239. Very Good-10. 165.0 grains. 30.6 mm. A final example of
this type. Fairly even medium brown with the finely granular
surfaces of a coin that was once buried. Some old encrustation
remains around Washington's portrait. Good obverse detail,
with full legends remaining and good sharpness in the central
obverse device. The reverse is also sharper than the grade
would suggest, a little soft at upper center but showing most
of the legends intact. A few trivial scratches and other marks
blend into the patina. The rims are intact and the eye appeal
remains positive, making this a more than acceptable way to
represent this major type in your holdings.

#000723

75 A trio of 1959 Collis restrikes of the Washington Born Vir-
ginia coppers, including a rare silver strike. Each is uniface
and Choice Mint State. The silver piece (Baker-22C) is only
lightly toned, while one of the two copper strikes (Baker-22B) is
somewhat mellowed from full mint color and the other has at-
tractively toned to olive and brown with red highlights. While
over 5,000 copper specimens were struck, only 22 specimens
were said to have been struck in silver. A rare piece of 20th-
century Washingtoniana. (Total: 3 pieces)

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Historic 1792 Getz Pattern in Copper

A Classic Rarity

Ex. Empire (1957), Oechsner (1988)

76 1792 Washington Getz pattern "cent" in copper. Baker-25,

Breen-1352. Plain edge. Very Fine-25. 256.1 grains. 33.3 mm. A
rare treasure of vital historical importance, struck by Pennsyl-
vania goldsmith Peter Getz in the spring of 1792 in accordance
with the terms of the Senate version of the Mint Act. Pleasing
chocolate brown, glossy and smooth on the obverse, though
showing some microscopic granularity on the obverse. The
sharpness is very good for this type, not as nice as the Norweb
or Ford pieces perhaps, but still showing a wealth of fine detail.
On the obverse, two areas of fine smoothing are noted, one
in front of Washington's nose in the proximity of two nicks,
the other around a nick behind Washington's epaulet. Some
discoloring is noted in these areas. Several rim nicks are seen,
two under the date, two atop STATES, a few smaller ones
elsewhere. The legends are complete and well-centered on
the planchet, not always the case on the copper strikes from
these dies. No "rust" or die spalling noted right of the eagle's
tail, thus marking this as the earliest die state. When new, this
piece was likely prooflike and absolutely stunning.

George Fuld has estimated that perhaps 35 to 40 examples
survive in copper, heavily weighted towards lower circulated
grades, while Ford thought perhaps 50 or more exist. This pop-
ulation, large by standards typically applied to 18th-century
rarities, means that most of the good Washingtonia collections
have contained a copper Getz, though typically in well-worn
condition. Most specimens are plain edge, as here, though a
rare few show the circles and squares edge as well.

With the new (and richly deserved) attention being paid
to early American rarities, the stature of the Getz patterns as
both rare Washingtoniana and private 1792 patterns struck to
the precisely proscribed requirements of the Senate version
of the Mint Act has increased significantly. Circulated speci-
mens transact rarely at best, and mid-grade specimens like
this appear once in a blue moon. Despite its flaws, the sharp-
ness and historicity of this piece, along with its fine modern
provenance, will make it fully deserving of a central place of
honor in any cabinet.

The first form of what became the Mint Act of 1792 to be proposed in the
Senate was a product of a committee appointed on October 31, 1791, among
day-to-day business such as the seating of the new senator from Vermont
and hearing a proposal for a sculpture from the tricky Italian sculptor
Ceracchi. On that day, "Mrrs. [Robert] Morris, [Rufus] King, [Ralph] Izard,
[George] Cabot, and [John] Henry" were ordered to "be a committee to take
into consideration the subject of a mint, and to report a bill thereon, if they
think proper." Led by the Pennsylvania financier Morris, a bill "establishing
a mint, and regulating the coins of the United States" was drawn up and
presented to the Senate on December 21 for its first reading. It was read
again on January 3, 1792 and again tabled. Two more days passed, the bill
was read again and tabled again.

Finally on January 9, 1792, the bill was brought up and amendments were
made; one requesting that on copper coins "there shall be a representation
of America, in the usual female figure of Justice holding balanced scales,
with this inscription, 'To all their due.' And around the margin this legend,
expressive of the denomination of the piece, 'Cent of the United States of
America,' or half cent, as the case may be." It failed, and further action would
wait until later in the same week. On January 12, 1792, at long last, the Senate
completed their emendation to include the following vital paragraph:

"Upon one side of each of the said coins there shall be an impression or
representation of the head of the President of the United States for the time
being, with an inscription which shall express the initial or first letter of his
Christian or first name, and his surname at length, the succession of the
presidency numerically, and the year of the coinage; and upon the reverse
of each of the gold and silver coins there shall be the figure or representa-
tion of an eagle, with this inscription — 'United States of America,' and upon
the reverse of each of the copper coins, there shall be an inscription which
shall express the denomination of the piece, namely, cent or half cent, as
case may require."

And thus, the Senate version of the bill lay complete and dormant,
until the House version appeared in the upper house on March 27, 1792.
The House version was significantly different, and in it was the principal
verbiage that became the Act of April 2, 1792, establishing the Mint and the
rules that guided the design of our nation's coinage.

While Breen posits that the Getz patterns were coined in December
1791 in anticipation of passage, this does not seem to pass our common
sense test. Rather, a silversmith like Peter Getz would likely not invest the
time and energy in completing a die until the bill seemed ripe for passage.
Thus, we suspect the Getz pieces — which of course depict precisely the
designs demanded by the Senate version of the bill, down to the numeral
I to identify Washington as the first president — were coined between late
January and late March 1792. Notably, Getz did not place a denomination

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"cent" or "half cent" on his reverse die, adding weight to Breen and Ford's
contention that the Getz pieces were in fact multi-denominational patterns,
suitable to represent the half dollar denomination when struck in silver or
the cent denomination when coined in copper, as here.

Getz, a young but talented silversmith from Lancaster, 65 miles west of
Philadelphia, was apparently in Philadelphia in 1792; by summer, he was
reported by William Barton to be applying for a job at the newly established
U.S. Mint. Before pursuing this back-up plan, inspired by the imported 1791
Washington Small Eagle cents, he apparently pursued the Mint contract on
his own, showing that an upstart American minter could compete with the
English coiners who vied for the valuable government commission. His

design was taken from Hancock's issues of 1791, but the inscriptions were
clearly patterned on Morris' bill that first appeared on December 21 and
passed the full Senate a month later. He was the only American competitor
for a private minting contract and as such his home-grown patterns- not
medals, or Washington tokens, but patterns — stand alone among both the
Washington series and the patterns of 1792

From our sale of the Empire Collection, November 1957, Lot 60;
our sale of the Herbert M. Oechsner Collection, September 1988,
Lot 1398.

#000921

Another Rare 1792 Getz Pattern

Copper

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77 1792 Washington Getz pattern "cent" in copper. Baker-25, Breen-1352. Very Good-10. 249.7 grains. 32.0 mm. An-

other specimen of this famous and elusive rarity from the important last few months before the passage of the Mint
Act of 1792. Highly glossy chocolate brown with excellent eye appeal for the grade. G. WASHINGTON is complete
though worn, PRESI obscure though rest of PRESIDENT I. is clear. The date remains bold. The reverse, as usually
seen, is perhaps a full grade finer than the obverse and could be called Fine. While the reverse legends are tight
against the edge, they are well centered and intact, just a little soft at the first few letters of STATES. A cut is present
on the edge right of 12:00, tiny rim bruise over last N of WASHINGTON, short scratch atop Washington's head,
reverse rim bruise under olive talon. Some minor slidemarks may be seen across the highest part of Washington's
cheek. A very serviceable circulated specimen, one that either was carried by a fan of Washington (considering
his unanimous election, there were a lot of them) or spent and circulated as a cent or penny. Worn specimens are
every bit as historic as gems, and they have the added attraction of being affordable to a wider range of collectors.
Few 1792 pattern issues are more interesting — or more within reach — than a copper Getz pattern that has seen
some time in circulation.

#000921

78 A trio of Idler Washington Getz struck copies in three different compositions, Baker-25: ☆ Silver. Very Fine-30,
COPY mark removed. Nice even light silver gray, with faint toning and some minor field marks ☆ Copper. About
Uncirculated-55, COPY mark removed. Rich glossy chocolate brown with excellent visual appeal ☆ White metal.
Mint State-60, COPY mark removed. Deeply reflective silvery gray with bold lustre and detail, minor hairlines.
(Total: 3 pieces)

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Classic 1792 Washington Roman Head Cent
An 18th-Century Proof Rarity
The Oechsner Coin

79 1792 Washington Roman Head cent. Baker-19, Breen-1249.

Proof-64 RB (PCGS). A beautiful specimen of this famous
rarity, one of the most widely desired Washington pieces in
the modern day just as it was when discovered by American
numismatists in the mid 19th century. Attractively blended
light gold and orange, faded from mint color, with olive
highlights over the reflective fields. Boldly struck as a Proof
in the finest 1790s style, with fully realized devices shown in
high relief. Magnification reveals only the most minor hair-
lines, old stable spot under olive branch connects this piece
to its fine provenance, some other minor scattered flecks.
Excellent visual appeal overall, a finely preserved example
of this distinctive and historic issue.

This fascinating and enigmatic variety was perhaps the
artistic high point of the Washington tokens struck in Eng-
land during his presidency. For years Breen's "effeminate
emperor" aspersion upon the character of this piece has
been bandied about, but the true purpose was surely not
satire. Rather, since nearly every specimen known is in a
well-preserved Proof state, it seems that this was just one
more token struck to feed the passions of the British token
collectors of the day. Breen's implication that these were
some kind of secret, hidden from view until the 1860s, does
not stand up when the evidence that a boldly signed die
trial of this obverse exists, identifying the author as "I.G.
Hancock" or the young John Gregory Hancock. Hancock,

just 17 years old when these dies were engraved, would
likely not have conceived this as a massive satire, but rather
as a play on the Roman coins and engraved gems that most
engravers studied during the 18th century as they learned
their craft.

Today, estimates of the total population range from 12 to
15 including pieces impounded. Fuld estimated that four or
five were permanently in museum collections in 1995. Mike
Hodder has records of eight specimens in private hands and
noted in the Ford sale that "in the past decade or two, the
same four pieces have traded hands." PCGS has certified
only four specimens, of which this is the only one with the
RB designation. The majestic Norweb specimen, graded
Proof-66 BN (PCGS), realized a record sum of $132,250 in
highly competitive bidding, highlighting the importance of
each rare offering of a specimen of the Roman Head cent.
Typically offered only with "name" collections of Washing-
toniana (though missing from many of the best cabinets of
the last century), this opportunity to acquire a high quality
specimen should not be overlooked.

PCGS Population: 1; none finer in the RB designation. This is the only
RB certified by PCGS; three others have been graded Very Good, Proof-65
BN, and Proof-66 BN by PCGS. The latter specimen, the Norweb piece,
realized $132,250 in our November 2006 sale.

From our sale of the Herbert M. Oechsner Collection, November
1988, Lot 1397.

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80 1793 Washington Ship halfpenny. Baker-18, Breen-1225.

About Uncirculated-50. 159.9 grains. 30.1 mm. An extremely
well defined specimen. Light brown surfaces still retain a bit of
faint reflectivity and liveliness on the obverse, with some lustre
still seen at reverse peripheries. Perhaps very lightly cleaned
long ago, with some golden iridescence seen in the fields under
the right light, and some trivial hairlines seen under a glass. A
single old vertical scratch is hidden in Washington's hair. The
epaulet detail is strong, reverse is well detailed in this middle
die state with swelling visible under HALFPENNY but no
visible clash marks yet. A very desirable specimen.

#000734

81 1793 Washington Ship halfpenny. Baker-18, Breen-1225. EF-45 ^4

(PCGS). Dark brown with some lighter highlights and golden
overtones. Good obverse sharpness, some roughness in the
fields on that side, some hairlines and slidemarks visible on
the high points under a glass. The reverse shows an interesting
highly advanced late die state, after being clashed with this
obverse die, now badly swollen under HALFPENNY and af-
fecting the detail of the ship somewhat. A minor planchet flaw
is seen under H.

#000734

82 1793 Washington Ship halfpenny. Baker-18, Breen-1225.

Extremely Fine-45. 159.3 grains. 30.1 mm. Nice medium
brown with light brown at the peripheries where mint color
was last to fade. A very pretty specimen with excellent detail
and pleasing glossy surfaces, despite some trivial roughness
in the obverse fields. A few of the most minor sort of little
rim nicks are noted on the obverse, single diagonal hairline
behind portrait, no bad marks. The reverse is clashed and
swollen but still shows good detail in the flags and topmasts, 85
indeed, the reverse detail is excellent — including each and
every porthole. A finer than usual specimen of this popular
and attractive type.

From jack Collins' fixed price list ofWashingtoniana, Lot 44.

#000734

1793 Washington Ship halfpenny. Baker-18, Breen-1225.
Extremely Fine-40. 162.7 grains. 30.2 mm. Pleasing dark steel
brown with some blue iridescence in the fields, perhaps re-
maining from an insignificant old cleaning. Very boldly struck,
with all portholes visible on the ship. This sort of detail is a
bit surprising in this late die state, showing a swollen reverse
and clash marks from this obverse. Some chips in the left ob-
verse field make it appear a little rough despite being natural
and common on this type. Some minor hairlines are seen, but
overall this is a fine example for a nice cabinet.

#000734

Unusual Flip-Over Double Strike Error

1793 Washington Ship halfpenny. Baker-18, Breen-1225. Flip-
over double strike. Very Fine-35. 168.4 grains. 30.7 mm. A
fascinating error on this type, the first we can ever recall seeing
and undoubtedly extremely rare. Rich chocolate brown with
some golden highlights lending excellent aesthetic appeal. Only
inconsequential marks and hairlines consistent with the grade
assignment, very pleasing and free of major flaws. Apparently
struck once normally and then flipped and struck again ever-
so-slightly off-center, with a broad ring of denticles around the
base of the obverse and similar broad denticles atop the reverse.
The letters NT of PRESIDENT are plain to the left of the date on
the reverse, vestiges of the first strike that will help locate nearly
full legends under careful examination. HA of HALFPENNY
can be seen at the tip of Washington's bust, and nearly all of that
word can be seen hiding under WASHINGTON on the dominant
second strike. A very interesting piece, one that rewards careful
study and may be induplicable in the marketplace.

Purchased from Bowers and Ruddy in December 1972.

#000734

1795 Washington Grate halfpenny. Baker-29b, Breen-1271.
Large buttons. Diagonally reeded edge. MS-63 BN (PCGS).

Mottled chocolate brown and olive with some vestiges of
mint color in the obverse legends. A few very minor hairline
scratches are seen along Washington's bust.

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1795 Washington Grate halfpenny. Baker-29, Breen-1274.
Large buttons, London edge. Mint State-60. 142.5 grains. 28.7
mm. Frosty dark steel, nearly black, but an even and attractive
shade. Good lustre persists on the smooth glossy surfaces,
only minor marks are seen. A short scratch is noted under the
second N of LONDON at the base of the reverse. The planchet
stock for this highly elusive planchet/ edge variety makes the
devices stand up boldly, with a nice firm strike seen on both
sides. The lettered edge Washington Grate halfpenny is highly
elusive, multiple times rarer than the usual diagonally reeded
edge. Ford's was graded EF with some scratches. Fuld noted
that "although rare, at least 10 specimens have been recorded,"
while Michael Hodder estimated that about 12 are known, of
which he had seen six as of the 2004 Ford sale. The Norweb
piece, a gem with some mint color, realized $5,750 last year.

#000743

1795 Washington Grate halfpenny. Baker-29b, Breen-1271.
Large buttons. Diagonally reeded edge. Mint State-60. 141.7
grains. 28.2 mm. Frosty medium steel brown with excellent
lustre on both sides and light color at the peripheries where
mint color was last to fade. An extremely sharp specimen, more
boldly struck than any example we can recall, particularly so
in the eponymous reverse device. The planchet shows some
"cracked earth" striations, most notable with a glass on the
reverse. An attractive specimen.

#000746

1795 Washington Grate halfpenny. Baker-29b, Breen-1271.
Large buttons. Diagonally reeded edge. About Uncirculated-

55. 148.2 grains. 28.2 mm. Mottled mahogany brown with good
lustre remaining in the lively fields. Some splashes of tan are
noted on the left side of the reverse. Better strike than often
seen, well-detailed on both sides, trivial hairlines and marks
but nothing serious. A pleasing example.

#000746

1795 Washington Grate halfpenny. Baker-29b, Breen-1271.
Large buttons. Diagonally reeded edge. About Uncir-
culated-55. 137.2 grains. 28.4 mm. Attractive and glossy
chocolate brown and mahogany. Sharp and well-struck
on both sides, despite the presence of some light planchet
striations on the reverse, mostly below the grate. Some
arc-shaped flaws on the central obverse more resemble
damage to the planchet than scratches. An interesting and
well-detailed example.

#000746

1795 Washington Grate halfpenny. Baker-29D, Breen-1270.
Small buttons. About Uncirculated-50. 141.2 grains. 28.4
mm. Some hints of lustre remain on the even dark steel brown
surfaces. A pleasing specimen of this elusive variety, one more
easily identified by the floating periwig (disconnected from
Washington's head through die lapping) than by the size of
the coat buttons. Free of serious flaws, just light evidence of
handling. Fuld estimates that this variety is "5 to 10 times as
rare" as the Large Buttons variety. PCGS has graded six times
more Large Buttons than Small Buttons, which rather nicely
dovetails with Fuld's lifetime experience with this coinage.
This is more pleasing than most, and Mint State pieces are
very rarely encountered.

From Bowers and Merena's sale of the Frontenac Collection, No-
vember 1991, Lot 430. The original lot ticket accompanies this lot.

#000749

1795 Washington Liberty and Security halfpenny. Baker-
31C, Breen-1262. Plain edge. Extremely Fine-40. 109.5
grains. 27.4 mm. Nice glossy brown, a bit lighter at pe-
ripheries, with ideal hard smooth surfaces. A very pretty
piece, struck on the usual tight planchet, of this plain edge
variety, the edge of which affects the tops of the first few
letters in SECURITY. Only minor marks are seen, a couple of
individual hairlines, excellent overall eye appeal. The thin
planchet has left some central areas soft, as typically seen,
with the eagle being the most notable area. Fuld estimated
that this was about as scarce as the Birmingham edge, with
30 to 40 specimens known." This piece would admirably
serve to represent the subtype.

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92 1795 Washington Liberty and Security halfpenny. Baker-31,

Breen-1260. London edge. Extremely Fine-45. 139.4 grains.
29.5 mm. Appealing even chocolate brown with smooth sur-
faces. A handsome specimen, showing just some old buildup
around devices and a few specks on the side of Washington's
head. Just the most minor marks are seen, commensurate with
the grade. The strike is better than average for the type, just a
bit soft in the reverse shield. The eagle on this piece is actually
better struck than on the beautiful Norweb coin. Though the
most common edge variety, this pleasing piece would make
an ideal type coin.

#000755

93 1795 Washington Liberty and Security halfpenny. Baker-31B,

Breen-1261. Birmingham edge. AU-55 (PCGS). An above
average specimen of this scarce edge variety. Beautiful light
brown with some remaining frost and lustre. Boldly struck
and extremely attractive, with some pretty woodgraining on
the reverse. No bad marks, a single dull nick on Washington's
cheek, thin scratch in striped part of the shield. Perhaps even
finer than the nice AU-50 example in our 2006 Norweb sale that
sold for $2,070. It was graded the same as the specimen in our
December 2005 ANR sale that realized $1,610. Fuld estimated
that this edge device, reading BIRMINGHAM, REDRUTH, &
SWANSEA (followed by the symbols for various planets), ap-
pears on only 35 to 40 extant specimens. It would take patience
and luck to find a better one than this.

PCGS Population: 5; 2 finer (MS-62 BN finest).

#000758

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94 1795 Washington Liberty and Security halfpenny. Baker-31 B,

Breen-1261. Birmingham edge. About Uncirculated-50. 126.1
grains. 28.9 mm. Another excellent specimen of this elusive
edge variety. Frosty chocolate brown with good remaining
lustre, especially rich at the peripheries. Well struck, just minor
softness at absolute central reverse and a hint of Washington's
profile, but better detailed than the vast majority of any edge
variety. The eye appeal is superb, nearly choice, with none but
the most minor marks. A tiny spot of tan is seen under second
E of GEORGE, vertical hairline in right obverse field, no bad
nicks or other flaws. This appears just as nice as the Norweb
piece (which we graded identically less than a year ago) and
would be a fine fit for a collection built with similar connois-
seurship.

The edge varieties of the Liberty and Security halfpence would be better
termed planchet stock varieties, as they are actually different thicknesses and
stocks, not just identical planchets run through different edge dies. Because
of this, a skilled numismatist could likely tell the edge varieties of this series
apart without even looking at the edge — the striking characteristics (and die
states) are actually distinctive on each one.

Purchased from Bowers and Ruddy in September 1972.

#000758

95 1795 Washington Liberty and Security halfpenny. Baker-

31A, Breen-1263. Asylum edge. VF-35 (PCGS). Rich even
chocolate brown with essentially smooth surfaces. An attrac-
tive specimen of this extremely challenging edge variety, one
whose total population has been estimated at 15 (Fuld, 1995)
and 12 (Breen, 1968). The strike is good, which is unusual for
most Liberty and Security halfpenny varieties but is actually
typical for this rare variant. Only scattered marks are seen,
like a nick on Washington's coat and a short scratch under S
of WASHINGTON, some extremely trivial reverse granularity
seen under a glass. Good color and excellent eye appeal. We
have had the good fortune to offer two specimens of this variety
in recent years: the example graded MS-60 in our 2005 Old
Colony sale (at $4,830) and an identically graded piece from
the 2006 Norweb offering that brought $7,475. Other major
collections, like Boyd-Ford and Collins, lacked this variety. This
piece, housed in an old green label PCGS holder, will enable
one more specialist to achieve completion in the interesting
series of Liberty and Security types made for circulation.

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Engine Turned Rims

(1795) Washington Liberty & Security penny. Baker-30D,
Breen-1254. Gilt. Very Fine-35. 291.5 grains. 33.5 mm. A
very rare variety within the series, fire gilt at the time of is-
sue. This piece has been circulated, but traces of the gilding
remain around all devices and amidst the design intrica-
cies, including inside the edge lettering. Some old vertical
scratches are seen in the left obverse field, some minor slide
marks on the highest point of Washington's hair, pleasing
and evenly worn overall. Fuld estimates that "probably 10
are known" in fire gilt copper, but the population seems
perhaps even lower than that — Ford did not own one, nor
did Garrett, Picker, Steinberg, Collins, LaRiviere, Roper, or
the consignor of the Washingtonia in our Old Colony Col-
lection sale of December 2005. With this rarity lacking from
so many major collections, including those which made va-
rieties in the Liberty and Security series a collecting priority,
we suspect this prize will see eager competition despite its
worn condition. The Norweb piece, graded AU-55 in our
November 2006 sale, realized $6,325.

#000767

(1795) Washington Liberty & Security penny. Baker-30E,
Breen-1253. Engine turned rims. Mint State-60. 306.0 grains.
33.3 mm. Beautiful even medium chocolate brown over finely
reflective fields. A hint of pale blue toning adds to the excellent
aesthetic appeal. Excellent lustre and sharpness, epaulet fully
detailed and each feather on the eagle's breast extremely bold.
Just minor handling marks are seen, tiny rim nick at tip of eagle's
right wing, little series of nicks off Washington's forehead, two
very tiny obverse spots. The prooflike fields buck Breen's asser-
tion in his Proof Encyclopedia that he had never seen an example
of the "corded edge" or engine-turned rims variety with such
reflectivity. A very challenging variety, lacking from many col-
lections of Washington material. The Norweb specimen, graded
PCGS MS-63 BN, realized $11,500. The present piece is close in
quality and should see very active bidding.

Broken out of a PCGS MS-62 BN holder, the original insert accompanies
this lot.

#000784

(1795) Washington Liberty & Security penny. Baker-30,
Breen-1254. About Uncirculated-55. 309.7 grains. 33.8 mm.
Deeply reflective fields show light mahogany brown toning
with golden highlights and some darker areas around devices.
Some hairlines suggest an old cleaning and long-term reton-
ing, but the prooflike fields remain intact — seen occasionally
on this issue but not all the time, even on high-grade pieces.
Two old pinscratches are noted left of the reverse eagle. A
handsome large-format portrait piece of Washington, struck
in Great Britain during his second term Rarely do specimens
appear sharper or more reflective than this.

#000767

(1795) Washington Liberty & Security penny. Baker-30, Breen-
1254. Very Fine-35. 291.2 grains. 33.4 mm. Glossy medium
brown with good eye appeal. Some slight raised roughness is
visible around the devices, only minor granularity elsewhere.
Only minor marks, a few very small reverse rim nicks, good
sharpness on both sides. A pleasing mid-grade specimen of
a type that is known to have circulated during Washington's
lifetime.

#000767

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An Underappreciated Type
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1795 Washington Liberty and Security penny. Baker-32,
Breen-1258. Very Good-7. 292.3 grains. 32.5 mm. One of the
most challenging types among 18th-century Washingtoniana,
distinctive from most rarities in the series since most known 103
specimens are in low grades. Mostly light brown with some
areas of deeper toning over somewhat granular fields. Evenly
worn but all design elements remain present, including a com-
plete GEORGE WASHINGTON on the obverse and reverse
date and legends. No bad marks or damage, just wear and a
bit of roughness. In this condition, the present piece might be
the worst known of some other rare Washington pieces, but on
this type it is actually average or a bit better! The Norweb piece
was a remarkable exception. Graded MS-61 BN (PCGS), it sold
for a record sum of $32,200 as one of perhaps two Mint State
specimens known. The total population is generally estimated
around 10 to 12 pieces, which seems accurate enough for us.

The Garrett piece was in similar condition to this one, and the
Crosby-Steinberg piece with 13 awl punches on the obverse
still sold for $50 in 1883 despite its damage! Most major collec- 104
tions of Washington material have lacked this significant rarity,
including Boyd-Ford, LaRiviere, Collins, and the collection in
our 2005 ANR Old Colony slae. This example, off the market
for a quarter century, deserves to see strong bidding by a new
generation of early Americana enthusiasts.

From our Coin Galleries sale of November 1981, Lot 1323.

#000767

(1795) Washington North Wales halfpenny. Baker-34, Breen-
1295. One star on each side of harp. Extremely Fine-45. 95.5
grains. 27.1 mm. Glossy, smooth, and attractive light tan with
brassy high points on devices. An extremely pretty specimen of
this issue, part of the British evasion series and the most easily ^05
acquired of the three major varieties (aside from the lettered
edge and the four star reverse). This piece shows nearly the
full complement of detail it was struck with and has far better
surfaces than most. Two long thin parallel hairline scratches
from first G of GEORGEIVS through his chin to the back of the
portrait are the only noteworthy flaws. An excellent example
overall.

#000770

(1795) Washington North Wales halfpenny. Baker-34, Breen-
1295. One star on each side of harp. Extremely Fine-40. 93.6
grains. 27.0 mm. Another very pretty specimen of this circu-
lating Washington issue. Glossy light brown with essentially
unworn devices. Though central details are lacking, the raised
die finish lines in the fields are all still present. The natural
planchet texture, with some minute horizontal striations, is
still present on the softly struck side of Washington's head.
Problem-free and very pretty, an especially choice example.

#000770

(1795) Washington North Wales halfpenny. Baker-34, Breen-
1295. One star on each side of harp. Very Fine-20. 79.9 grains.
26.8 mm. Light brown with smooth attractive surfaces. Lightly
cleaned long ago, with some rose and golden highlights at
central obverse and some minor hairlines. Still well detailed
for the type and a pleasing example.

#000770

(1795) Washington North Wales halfpenny. Baker-35, Breen-
1298. Two stars on each side of harp. Good-6. 27.1 mm. 101.9
grains. A well worn but easily identified example of this major
rarity. Dark chocolate brown with moderate granularity on both
sides and somewhat lighter devices. Though the rims are worn
into the stars, they are visible under study and plainly identifi-
able. Even without them present, the broken and clashed state
of the obverse is only known on lettered edge specimens (struck
on much thicker planchets than present here; also very rare) or
those using this very rare reverse die. A tiny nick is noted at
Washington's nose. This piece once graced the collections of
George Fuld and Bob Vlack, according to our consignor. While
the Norweb piece was somewhat sharper, graded F-15 (PCGS),
it also realized $18,400! This one will bring somewhat less.

#000776

Undated Washington Success token. Baker-266, Breen-1282.
Large size. Reeded edge. Extremely Fine-40. 61.6 grains, 24 7
mm. Even brassy gold tone with some minor granularity seen
under a glass. Thin scratch from Washington's chin to rim,
tiny bruise over T of WASHINGTON, soft at eve on reverse
as usual. A sharp example of the scarce "short nose" varietx
The specimen from these dies in our December 2006 ANR sale
that brought $2,990 was not a lot better than this one.

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106 Undated Washington Success token. Baker-265, Breen-1287. Large Size. Plain edge. F-15. 65.9 grains. 25.1 mm. A
pleasing example of the so-called "Bob Hope" variety, with its distinctive long nose and obverse die cracks. Dark olive
tan with some traces of brassy golden color. Some darker specks are seen on Washington's cheek, a few old scratches
on reverse, planchet crack from bust tip to rim. While well worn, this variety is rather scarce in all grades.

Purchased from Bowers and Ruddy in January 1974.

#000779

Undated Washington Success token. Baker-267, Breen-1289. Small Size, reeded edge. About Uncirculated-55.

33.7 grains. 19.7 mm. A beautiful example of this diminutive Washington piece. Bright brassy golden surfaces
show some faint spotting. Exceptionally sharp, even at central reverse. Some light hairlines, more on obverse than
reverse, nearly vertical scratch under GEORGE. A collector would have no need to look for a sharper specimen
after acquiring this piece.

#000783

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Undated Washington Success token. Baker-267, Breen-1290. Small Size, plain edge. Extremely Fine-40. 35.6
grains. 19.3 mm. A high quality specimen of this elusive variety with plain edge, much harder to find than the usual
reeded edge small size format. Nice dark olive with lighter deep brassy highlights. Good surface quality, just some
minor old surface buildup, very boldly struck for one of these and showing nearly the full reverse eye in outline.
Two short scratches are noted under Washington's nose. Glossy and pleasing, much nicer than most Baker-267s
we have encountered.

#000782

Exemplary 1796 Repub. Ameri. "Penny"

1796 Washington Repub. Ameri. medal or "penny." Baker-68, Breen-1275. Copper. Choice Proof. 298.5 grains.
33.0 mm. Deeply reflective fields are an even bronzed medium brown but yield delightful golden tones under a
light. Excellent detail marvelously showcases the intricate Wyon design. Only the most faint field marks, tiny rim
bruise at base of reverse. Some little nicks at the rim appear to predate striking — the raised rim was not actually
impacted by the dies, thus they would not have been obliterated. The beautiful Norweb specimen, which realized
$4,600, showed the same phenomenon. I he fields show th° radiant striations out from center that were caused at
tin instant of striking on some I roofs of this era. A magnih nt specimen fit for a fine cabinet.

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110 1796 Washington Repub. Ameri. medal or "penny." Baker-

69, Breen-1278. Copper. Second obverse. Mint State-60. 305.8
grains. 32.9 mm. Nice lustrous medium brown with bold detail
and excellent visual appeal. Some very light surface granularity
is detected in the fields, but no marks are seen — this granularity
did not keep this piece from being selected for the magnificent
Garrett Collection nor will it offend those who view it. A tiny
spot is noted in the left obverse field, another beneath second
E of GEORGE. A handsome specimen of this Washington
memorial medal, struck soon after his death and showing his
birth and death dates under his portrait.

From Bowers and Ruddy's sale of the Garrett Collection, Part IV,
March 1981, Lot 1759; our Coin Galleries sale of November 1983,
Lot 1672. Both original lot tickets accompany this lot.

Ill 1796 (i.e. 1800) Washington Repub. Ameri. medal. Baker-
69 A, Breen-1281. White metal. About Uncirculated-55. 209.1
grains. 32.9 mm. Brilliant silvery gray with bold reflective
lustre on both sides, only barely muted to the central fields. A
few minor marks, mostly in the right obverse field, tiny rim
bruise right of 12:00 on reverse. Sharp and attractive, a very
nice example of this second reverse type, coined to capitalize
on the groundswell of love for Washington after his death.
Washington's death date has been placed under his bust,
otherwise identical to Baker-68. A very desirable piece.

From our sale of November 1981, Lot 1326.

Bold GW Inaugural Button

112 1789 Washington Inaugural button. Cobb-5c, DeWitt GW 1789-

7. Extremely Fine. 112.4 grains. 34.4 mm. With shank, unbent and
unbroken. An especially nice example, with even olive patina
from burial and surfaces that resemble a fine Roman sestertius.
Earthen highlights remain in the recesses. A choice piece, with
no marks or digs, mattelike but not rough, full shank and un-
worn detail. A very high quality button that was likely the cause
of disappointment when lost from a coat in 1789. This lovely
button was recently found with a metal detector in Raynham,
Massachusetts. The find was about 100 feet from a river that
once powered the Raynham Iron Works. Fortunately, the soil
was of gentle nature and the piece is beautifully preserved.
Newly discovered and offered for sale here for the first time.

113 1789 Washington Twigg medal. Baker-65. White metal, copper

plated. Choice About Uncirculated. 267.0 grains. 35.9 mm. An
interesting specimen of this important early Washington medal,
struck in white metal (as are all we have seen), but copper plated
to resemble a specimen struck in copper. As copper was a more
"noble" composition than white metal, this was likely done early
in this medal's life. Rich glossy medium brown with abundant
lustrous red. A few spots are seen, tiny test cut on reverse rim
near 7:30. A desirable piece, one whose duplicate may not exist!

Purchased from Bob Vlack in 1978, along with a letter explaining
the nature of this piece.

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114 1799 Washington Funeral Urn medal. Baker-166A, Fuld 1-B. Silver. About Uncirculated-50, plugged. 156.3 grains.

29.3 mm. Light silver gray surfaces show lovely undertones of pale blue and gold. The fields remain partially lus-
trous and show hints of the original reflectivity. The sharpness on both sides is superb for the issue, including full
beading and a bold impression of the delicate GW monogram on the urn. The plug on this piece is rather unusual,
considering these pieces were meant to be holed at the time of issue. A few old scratches are present in the open field
at the base of the obverse, some other more minor scattered scratches, nice quality rims, and very positive overall
eye appeal. A fine and collectible example of this precious metal souvenir of the parades and life celebrations that
followed Washington's death.

(1805) Washington Eccleston medal. Baker-85. Bronze. About Uncirculated. 75.9 mm. Pleasing medium brown
with olive undertones and excellent visual appeal. The obverse fields are reflective and nicely frame the majestic
high-relief portrait of Washington in the armor of a victorious general. The reverse is also lustrous but shows some
faint, natural granularity — as expected on a large cast planchet — mostly above the central Indian device. Some
minor hairlines, a few old fingerprints at central reverse. A very pretty specimen of this popular medal.

The specimen that Daniel Eccleston presented to Thomas Jefferson remains on display at Monticello today.

A selection of struck copies of Washington coins and tokens: ☆ Baker-14. "1789" Robinson cent. Mint State-63.
Lustrous chocolate brown and olive, a few spots ☆ Baker-25H. "1792" Getz copy by Idler. Copper. About Uncircu-
lated-55, cleaned and retoned. Mottled dark olive and rose ☆ Baker-136C. Lovett's Birth and Death medalet. Copper.
About Uncirculated-55. Chocolate brown with old hairlines from cleaning ☆ A pair of Stack's 50th Anniversary
tokens, showing obverse and reverse of the Washington & Independence coppers along with the Stack's logo. As
struck. (Total: 5 pieces)

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A trio of Washington-themed storecards from Philadelphia dealer William Idler, ca. 1860: ☆ Baker-544A. Copper.
Mint State-63. Reflective chocolate brown with abundant mint color around devices, especially on the Idler reverse
' Baker-544B. Brass. Mint State-60. Lustrous brassy gold, some light hairlines, deeper toning at base of reverse ☆
Baker- 544J. Silver-plated white metal. Extremely Fine-45. Mottled silver gray with granular surfaces, this variety
mules the Get/ reverse with Idler s storecard. From Bowers and Merena's sale of Virgil Brand Collection, June 1984,
Lot 1237 with original lot ticket. (Total: 3 pieces)

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CONTINENTAL CURRENCY DOLLAR

High-Grade EG FECIT 1776 Continental $1
AU-58 (PCGS)

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118 1776 Continental dollar. Newman 3-D. Rarity-3. CURRENCY, EG FECIT. Pewter. AU-58 (PCGS). A high-grade

example of this distinctive variety. Mottled dark gray and light silver gray, exhibiting bright lustre in protected areas.
The obverse fields remain lively and the detail is excellent on both sides. Minor wear is seen on the highest portion
of the obverse design at the sunface, some softness of strike right of the date is related to concomitant weakness at
the reverse rim right of 6:00. An extremely short and minor planchet crack may be seen just inside the rim above
the second T of CONTINENTAL. Magnification reveals some very minor field marks and some scrapes just inside
the raised rim above CONTINENTAL where some old detritus may have been removed long ago. The overall eye
appeal is very pleasing, especially so for this popular variety. The circular reverse die crack that undoubtedly proved
the death of this die is seen, not as late or as bold as on some specimens.

The identity of the EG named in the signature of this die is not discussed in any contemporary documenta-
tion, but tradition and common sense has long posited that it was Elisha Gallaudet, the New York engraver who
famously engraved the King's College (now Columbia University) medals of 1767, as well as several issues of New
York paper currency of the era. He is also thought to have been responsible for the Continental Currency notes that
used this same Franklin-inspired Fugio design. It was likely while Gallaudet worked in New Jersey, during the
British occupation of New York, that he created the Continental dollar dies. This obverse is the only one to show
his signature, and it is always in high demand as a result.

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119 1787 Fugio cent. Newman 1-B. Rarity-4. Cross After Date. VF-25 (NGC). A sharp and pleasing specimen of the

elusive Cross After Date type. Nice even light brown with enough detail to seemingly merit a higher grade than
that assigned. Some old detritus is noted within the obverse devices, to no overall ill effect. Excellent sharpness
for this variety, cross characteristic bold, every numeral on the sundial clear. An especially desirable piece, fit for
a well-assembled cabinet or specialized variety collection.

NGC Census: 1; none finer within the designation.

#000880

Important Fugio Newman 11- A Rarity
UNITED over STATES
Newman Plate Coin

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120 1787 Fugio cent. Newman 11-A. Rarity-6. Pointed Rays, UNITED over STATES. MS-61 BN (NGC). A superb speci-

men of one of the rarest type coins in the Fugio series, the only die variety to show UNITED over STATES on the
reverse. Lustrous medium brown with tan highlights on devices and in the obverse fields. Good frosty cartwheel
remains on both sides, strongest at peripheries. The surface quality is superb, smooth, and extremely attractive.
Boldly struck on both sides, showing a substantial frame of denticles around all but the top of the obverse and all
but the base of the reverse, impressed deeply enough to create a raised rim on both sides. The well-defined rounded
sun face has a cherubic look and the sundial is likewise fully detailed. Positively outstanding visual appeal, this
is a beautiful Fugio regardless of its variety. A few microscopic marks are seen under the stop after FUGIO, tiny
identifying spot over O of that word. A short scratch nearly invisibly crosses the gnomon near its tip.

The state of the reverse likely explains the rarity of this highly distinctive type, one that overall is as rare as the
C oncav e Rays type though represented by just this variety. The reverse die shows a clash and two cracks, one above
3:00 and one near 7:30. The center has swelled, meaning the die face itself has sunk; it is doubtful the die lasted
much longer. As it was, though, several specimens of this variety ended up in the Bank of New York hoard along
u it t t tc much more common 11 -X combination struck from the same obverse. Because of this, despite the rarity
° . e variety, most are in relatively high grade. This specimen served as the plate coin in Eric Newman's original
reference on the series (for obverse 11) and boasts a fine provenance to the collections of F.C.C. Boyd and John J.
Ford, Jr. Its acquisition would add to the stature of any advanced collection of Fugio cents.

Fwm the F.C.C. Boyd Collection; our sale of the John J. Ford, Jr. Collection, Part I, October 2003, Lot 264.

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121 1793 Cohen-2, Breen-2. Rarity-3. About Good-3. Sharpness of Good-5 or so, but showing moderate granularity.

Dark chocolate brown fields contrast with mahogany devices. The portrait stands out in bold contrast, date is plain
and almost complete but for the bases of the numerals, LIBERTY is mostly intact. The reverse legends are complete,
including denomination and fraction. While a smoother coin or a sharper coin might be preferable, this piece boasts
excellent eye appeal for its grade and will be a more than acceptable way to start a U.S. type coin collection; indeed,
many type collectors wish their 1793 half cent had this much eye appeal at this grade.

#001000

Classic VG 1793 Half Cent

122 1793 C-3, B-3. Rarity-3. Very Good-10. Sharpness of Fine-15, light scratches. An appealing circulated specimen of this

classic first half cent issue, vital to specialists in the denomination and collectors by design type. Even medium brown
with fine granularity visible in the fields. The date and all design elements are extremely bold, and HALF CENT remains
sharp at the often-soft central reverse. Some fine scratches are noted along Liberty's profile and a number criss-cross
the central reverse, running mostly horizontally across HALF CENT. They are old and blend into the patina. A tiny rim
bruise is noted at the base of Liberty's pole, and another may be seen atop the first S in STATES. The in-hand visual ap-
peal is highly desirable and invites both examination and bidding competition. With high end examples bringing truly
spectacular prices — witness the $195,500 netted by a choice About Uncirculated piece in our Americana sale — specimens
like this are apt to climb upward as well. The present piece can be included in a cabinet with pride.

Purchased from Bowers and Ruddy in the mid to late 1970s for $995.

#001000

123

Sharp 1794 C-2a Half Cent

1794 C-2a, B-2b. Rarity-2+. Choice Very Fine-30. Sharpness of Extremely Fine-45, but some surface roughness is present.
Dark olive-brown with superb sharpness in the design elements. The hair is well delineated, the portrait is expressive
and bold, and the reverse shows wear only on the highest points. The fields are glossy in areas but also show regions
of faint raised surface roughness, giving an overall appearance of minute granularity. No other significant flaws are
seen. A one-year type coin (though not frequently recognized as such) the 1794 half cent is always desirable when as
sharp as this. In-person examination will reveal generous visual appeal that is worthy of active bidding pursuit.

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F-15 (PCGS)

124 1802/0 C-2, B-2. Rarity-3. Reverse of 1802. F-15 (PCGS). A sharp example of this half cent rarity far finer than

usually encountered. Medium steel brown with relatively even color. The surfaces are extremely finely granular,
microscopically so, though the "die rust" present in this advanced die state (Manley 4.0, very scarce) makes this
coin appear rougher than it actually is. The sharpness is superb for this issue, finer than all but a handful known,
and the eye appeal is pleasing. Some faint hairlines are seen under a glass, two tiny nicks off Liberty's nose. The
central reverse remains sharp despite the advanced die state, which softens the letters of the denomination, E of
CENT most of all. Manley describes this die state as "severely rusted through the left field, LIBERTY, and date.
Rust lumps between IB have merged, forming a large lump on the left and a vertical rust line on the right. A small
rust lump has formed inside the zero at the top" while the reverse is "severely rusted through the legend and frac-
tion. HALF CENT is always weak." While in most cases the characteristic described as "die rust" is more properly
termed spalling, or chipping of the die surface, these dies may actually show rust.

Only rarely is a specimen offered with this much sharpness and eye appeal. Most fine cabinets have been formed
with a much weaker or less attractive specimen of this half cent key. Acquisition of a coin like this would improve
most advanced half cent cabinets.

#001058

1802 C-2, B-2. Rarity-3. Good-5. Sharpness of Very Good-7, nick above date. Glossy chocolate brown with only the
slightest granularity. An interesting and attractive example of this key date, undoubtedly struck over a spoiled large
cent, likely a cut-down brockage. Some incuse denticles are seen under the date as tantalizing evidence. An old
mahogany spot is noted right of LIBERTY, horizontal cut over 802, a few nicks on portrait, two digs atop reverse.
A fine-looking circulated example that would look nice in a date set.

#001057

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Rare Die State 1804 C-7

1804 C-7, B-5. Rarity-4. Spiked Chin. EF-40 (PCGS). An important specimen, struck from a challenging intermedi-
ate die state, Manley 3.0, described by Manley as "extremely rare, about 10 known." Attractive and glossy medium
brow n vv ith some deep olive highlights around the devices. Essentially smooth, scattered light marks commensurate
v\ ith the grade level, dull nick below Y of LIBERTY, thin hairline from rim under 3:00 on obverse. Very pleasing in
hand, an attractive EF coin. This die state features fine cracks at upper right reverse but no cuds as yet. The Spiked

Chin varieties see avid competition whenever challenging die states are offered, and this attractive coin should be
no different.

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127 1804 C-13, B-10. Rarity-1. Plain 4, No Stems. Extremely Fine- 130

45. Nice, smooth medium steel brown with abundant eye ap-
peal. A high quality specimen with no heavy marks or flaws,
better than the vast majority of the survivors from this prolific
die pair. Some minor obverse toning spots are seen, trace of
harmless verdigris around some devices. We note only a single
dull nick on Liberty's throat for accuracy. With its glossy sur-
faces and excellent sharpness, this piece will undoubtedly be
enjoyed immensely by its next owner.

#001063

128 Selection of half cents: ☆ 1804 C-13, B-10. Rarity-1. Fine-12,
sharpness of Very Fine-20, cleaned and retoned. Light surface
marks ☆ 1805 C-l, B-l. Rarity-2. Fine-12, sharpness of Fine-15, 131
some hairlines. Pleasing overall ☆ 1829 (2). C-l, B-l. Rarity-
1. Both are Very Fine-35 or so, sharpness of EF or better but
cleaned and retoned ☆ 1833 C-l, B-l. Rarity-1. Very Fine-35,
sharpness of About Uncirculated-50, cleaned and retoned ☆

1834 C-l, B-l. Rarity-1. Very Fine-30. Chocolate brown and
pleasing with only minor marks ☆ 1835 (2). C-l, B-l. Rarity-1.

One is Very Fine-35, sharpness of Extremely Fine-40, trivial
reverse scratch. Glossy and pretty chocolate brown. The other is
Very Good-10, five points sharper but with some scratches and
minor scale ☆ 1853 C-l, B-l. Rarity-1. Very Fine-30, sharpness 332
of Extremely Fine-45, cleaned and retoned. (Total: 9 pieces)

129 1806 C-4, B-4. Rarity-1. Large 6, Stems. MS-62 BN (PCGS).

Attractive light brown with golden highlights where mint color
was last to fade. Pleasing and smooth, a bit dusky from the light
deposits many collectors like to brush away, a fine specimen. A
few spots are noted inside the upper right obverse rim, others
at central reverse, some deeper toning inside left obverse. A 133
few parallel hairline scratches in the right obverse field mostly
blend in. A handsome specimen whose lustre will likely be
much bolder once removed from this encapsulation.

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1825 C-2, B-2. Rarity-1. About Uncirculated-55. Lustrous
medium and light brown with golden color remaining around
devices where mint color was last to fade. A very pretty half
cent, well struck and showing a minimum of flaws. A spot
under 2 of the date is noted, smaller spot under star 13; another
is seen on the reverse at C of AMERICA. Sharp early die state,
Manley's "very scarce" 1.0, with crisply struck stem end on
the reverse. This date is one of the more challenging ones of
the type to find nice, and this one has eye appeal enough to
recommend it easily.

From the Collection of Benjamin Woodruff.

#001141

Pair of Classic Head half cents: ☆ 1829 C-l, B-l. Rarity-1.
About Uncirculated-50, five points sharper but showing
some minor verdigris on the lower reverse. Frosty mottled
light brown with good lustre and eye appeal ☆ 1832 C-2, B-2.
Rarity-1. About Uncirculated-50, sharpness of Mint State, but
hairlined. Lustrous chocolate brown, some deposits at lower
obverse, a sharp piece. (Total: 2 pieces)

From the Collection of Benjamin Woodruff.

Trio of high-grade half cents: ☆ 1833 C-l, B-l. Rarity-1.
About Uncirculated-50, slightly sharper but showing some
hairlines. Glossy chocolate brown with some red highlights,
struck-through depression at base of obverse portrait ☆ 1854
C-l, B-l. Rarity-1 . Mint State-60. Light brown with some faded
mint color, good frosty lustre, spot on reverse ☆ 1855 C-l, B-l.
Rarity-1. About Uncirculated-55. Frosty light brown with some
traces of red. (Total: 3 pieces)

1854 C-l, B-l. Rarity-1. MS-64 RB (PCGS). Abundant mint
color remains, barely faded to brown in central fields and on
devices. The cartwheel lustre is superb and the overall appeal
is both excellent and natural in appearance. Some scattered
light spots are noted but are unimportant. One of the prettier
high-grade specimens of this date we have seen in recent years;
many have been dipped or otherwise tampered with.

#001231

1854 C-l, B-l. Rarity-1. Mint State-63. Abundant mint color
remains, especially on the reverse, while fields have toned
down to pleasing chocolate brown. Boldly struck and lustrous
a fine type coin.

#001230

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Desirable 1793 Periods Chain Cent — VF-30 (PCGS)

Very Scarce 1793 Sheldon-2 Chain

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136 1793 S-4. Rarity-3+. Chain AMERICA. Periods. VF-30 (PCGS). Light steel brown with some brassy undertones

and hints of pale blue near centers. A sharp specimen, showing bold definition on both sides and the Periods char-
acteristic bold. Some planchet striations are seen in the right obverse field, linear planchet gap along rim near 9:00
as struck. Some subtle horizontal slidemarks at central obverse hidden in Liberty's hair, trace of a fingerprint above
date, very faint granularity on both sides, though good gloss gives both sides an even look without magnification.
Some scattered light marks and thin scratches are noted under scrutiny, including an old pinscratch from under
Liberty s chin to rim, two very minor rim bruises left of the date, a dig under the base of the chain, a pit above N
of UNITED, a straight old pinscratch right of the chain and another above STATES. Taken as a whole, the visual
appt al n mains good for an issue that is often found badly worn, badly corroded, or both. As a distinctive variety
within the Chain type, the Periods Sheldon-4 takes on an added level of desirability. PCGS has assigned a higher
grade to this major variety on only 10 occasions.

#091342

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135 1793 Sheldon-2. Rarity-4. Chain, AMERICA. Very Good-7. Sharpness of Extremely Fine-40, but nicked and dented.

A sharp Chain cent with good color and eye appeal despite its flaws. Rich chocolate brown surfaces show excellent
gloss. A bold portrait of Liberty is seen, along with full date, LIBERTY, and most peripheral reverse legends, in
addition to the usually bold central reverse. Under a glass, many tiny dents — as if from a small peen hammer — are
noted in the fields, most significant in the field under Liberty's chin. Though it is an unlikely location, this may
be where a plug is hidden, as significant dents are arrayed around the northeast quadrant of the reverse as well.
Other scattered marks are seen, and the unique combination of marks makes in-person inspection the best way to
gauge the generous sharpness this piece offers. The edge device is sound, though the rims have been hammered a
bit. An intriguing but desirable example of this rarest collectible Chain cent variety.

#001341

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137 1793 S-4. Rarity-3+. Chain, AMERICA. Periods. EF details (NCS), "Burnished." Light brown with some darker

peripheral toning on the obverse, more even medium chocolate brown on the reverse. Sharp and glossy at first
glance and still showing good eye appeal, though the once-granular surfaces have been lightly smoothed. While
this is not what is often called "burnished" in early copper circles, the idea is essentially the same. The work on
this piece was expertly done and nicely retoned, leaving a Chain cent that is likely more attractive now than when
this work was accomplished generations ago. A tiny rim nick is noted right of Y in LIBERTY, another minor bruise
at 12:00 on reverse and some smaller flaws over the last A of AMERICA. The surfaces remain finely granular when
closely examined, with some olive patina within the chain links indicating what the surfaces previously looked
like. The sharpness is excellent, and a small die crack in the lower left obverse is easily visible.

This distinctive variety, with periods following LIBERTY and the date, is significantly scarcer than the usually
seen Sheldon-3 without periods. Many collectors seek a nice, sharp example but fear the cost of a particularly choice
one. This specimen offers a nice compromise and will undoubtedly be enjoyed by its next owner.

#001341

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138 1793 S-4. Rarity-3. Chain, AMERICA. Periods. Good-6. Sharpness of Fine-12, but a bit rough. Mostly even dark

chocolate brown with a crescent of darker toning at the lower right obverse periphery. Good sharpness, more detailed
on the reverse than obverse as always seen. The date is nice and plain, LIBERTY is bold, and the reverse sharpness
approaches VF. The surfaces are moderately granular, but not rough to the extent that this piece is unattractive.
This piece is in the "sweet spot" of Chain cent grade/ value comparisons: sharp enough that everything is present
but affordable enough that an average type collector or variety specialists can still hope to obtain it. As such, this
piece will always be desirable and a fine way to lead a cent collection.

#091341

139 1794 S-43. Rarity-2. Very Fine-25. Sharpness of About Uncirculated-50, but showing shallow surface roughness and

scattered pitting. Near black surfaces retain some gloss and decent visual appeal. The detail is very close to Mint
State, suggesting that this coin was lost in the soil shortly after its mintage. Two minuscule reverse rim nicks, one
over O of OF and another at IT of UNITED, are the only other flaws to note. The roughness is not deep, nor does
it swallow the otherwise healthy detail. Inspection of this coin may be favorably persuasive when comparing it to
another 1794 cent in this value range, one that will no doubt show substantially less detail.

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140

1795 S-76b. Rarity-1. Plain Edge. Very Fine-20. Sharpness of
Choice Very Fine-30, but microscopically granular. Glossy dark
brown fields contrast nicely with lighter brown devices. No
major flaws are seen, just an old blended scratch along Liberty's
jawline and a tiny rim nick above LI of LIBERTY that is nearly
invisible unless scrutinized. Very attractive in hand and even
in appearance, a fine example of this variety with ONE CENT
too high in the wreath.

#001380

143 1803 S-253. Rarity-2. Choice Very Fine-30. Sharpness of

Choice Extremely Fine-45, but showing extremely fine and
even granularity in the fields. Nice dark brown fields make
the lighter mahogany devices stand out boldly. Good gloss
and eye appeal, a nicely detailed coin with few serious flaws,
just a couple of diagonal scrapes under the hair bow of Liberty
and a neat old scratch from the base of L of LIBERTY. We also
note a tiny nick off Liberty's eye. Breen's state IV with cracks
in the upper left reverse; in the next state, Breen was somehow
able to definitively count 11 separate die clashes. This is the
usually seen state. The present specimen may rank among the
15 or so best of this variety; two of the better ones are at the
ANS and are graded as Extremely Fine-40 and Very Fine-35
in the published census, which runs down to Very Fine-25 in
the most recent CQR update. This piece would upgrade the
cabinets of many specialists in the series.

#001482

141 1796 S-91. Rarity-3. Liberty Cap. VF-20 (PCGS). Medium ma-

hogany brown with darker halos around some devices. Nearly
smooth, some minor verdigris in areas, scattered marks consis-
tent with the assigned grade, tiny rim nick over R of LIBERTY
mostly hidden by the holder. Perhaps retoned long ago and
showing a somewhat dusky appearance, but still very attractive
and seemingly better detailed than the assigned grade would
indicate. Late die state with rust at the base of TY of LIBERTY
and horizontal ridge of swelling across the low obverse. A desir-
able example of this scarce final Liberty Cap issue.

#001401

142 1798 S-175. Rarity-3. Second Hair Style. Very Fine-25. Sharp-

ness of Extremely Fine-45, but corroded at periphery. Nice dark
steel brown with nearly smooth surfaces over the vast majority
of both sides. Highly detailed and appealing in hand, though
a crescent inside the top obverse rim is somewhat corroded,
stretching from the edge to about halfway through the letters
of LIBERTY. The upper reverse periphery is a little rough as
well, some pits at date and slight granularity elsewhere at the
peripheries, other surfaces microscopically granular in the
most trivial way. Only light marks are seen, giving this piece
good overall eye appeal. Breen state II with the usual cud over
U of UNITED. The unusual corrosion pattern makes this coin
distinctive, though it remains desirable as well; by sharpness
alone this would be among the best examples of the Sheldon
number. As it is, many collectors will find this piece still up-
grades their sets significantly.

#001434

144 1803 S-261. Rarity-2. Small Date, Large Fraction. AU DETAILS

(NCS). "Edge Damage." Rim bruises at 2:00 and 7:00 account
for the designation on the holder. Despite the shortcomings
the coin is rather attractive with smooth surfaces. A touch of
lustre can be located in the most protected areas of this barely
circulated example. This obverse die was later discarded by
the mint and eventually was reworked and employed in the
production of 1804 restrikes.

#001485

145 1804 S-266B. Rarity-5. Very Good-7. Sharpness of Very

Good-10, but evenly granular. The rarest of the three major
die states of this key date, showing only a cud on the obverse.
Even dark steel brown with pleasing eye appeal for the grade.
Problem-free aside from the slightly rough surfaces, reallv a
nice looking coin in a fine collector grade. This highly elusive
die state, called Sheldon-266B, is offered infrequently and is
lacking from most advanced large cent cabinets.

#001504

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146 1810 S-283. Rarity-2. Obverse brockage. VG-10 (PCGS). A

fascinating and attractive error within the popular Turban
Head series. Light brown with darker toning at peripheries
over pleasing if finely granular surfaces. The brockage side
is significantly smoother and highly attractive, with a bold
impression showing stronger detail than the grade assigned.
Some softness is seen in front of Liberty's turban, and the nor-
mally struck obverse shows some flatness in the same area. A
rim bruise is noted under stars 12 and 13, minor marks, a few
faint and insignificant pinscratches on the brockage side. A
good looking piece overall, far scarcer than obverse brockages
in the middle date series. A type set of large cent brockages
would be a sight to see — particularly if it included the unique
Wreath cent!

The PCGS lingo for this error, as printed on the holder, is "full brockage
reverse," which is spot-on technically — the brockage is indeed where the
reverse should be. Tradition, however, has called this an "obverse brockage"
since it is a mirror image of the obverse that appears in the brockage.

#001549

147 1820 Newcomb-13. Rarity-1. Mint State-63. Bold cartwheel

lustre encircles frosty chocolate brown surfaces, with abundant
mint color framing design elements on both sides. Minor spot at
B of LIBERTY, a few little flyspecks on the reverse. A beautiful
example of this popular Randall Hoard variety.

#001615

1853 N-18. Rarity-1. Mint State-63. Lovely cartwheel lustre
over rich medium brown surfaces, with much faded mint
color remaining around devices and peripheries. A beautiful
cent with immaculate surfaces and no marks of note, just an
incredibly short scratch under the chin. A few spots are seen,
the most significant just above the bun and others at the corner
of the eye and left of C in CENT. Excellent surface quality and
strong eye appeal, a very nice example of the date.

From the Collection of Benjamin Woodruff.

#001901

1855 N-3. Rarity-1. Upright 5's. Mint State-65. Exceptional
cartwheel lustre graces both sides, each remaining a bright and
lovely shade of mint orange-red that has barely faded at all
from full mint bloom. A trace of an old fingerprint is noted at
the left side of the obverse, some trivial flyspecking as so often
seen on the high grade 1855s that survive with mostly mint
red, undoubtedly from a long-dispersed hoard. The reverse is
essentially free of spotting but for a tiny discoloration left of C
of CENT. An exceptional piece, nice even compared to other
1855 cents that are nearly full mint red, and ideal for a type
collection.

#001907

148 1837 N-l. Rarity-3. AU-53 (ANACS). Light brown with some

spotting, especially on the reverse. Only slightly worn, some
hints of lustre remain.

#001729

149 1845 N-ll. Rarity-3. Extremely Fine-45. Sharpness of About

Uncirculated-50, but some scratches are noted at central reverse.
Pleasing and glossy medium chocolate brown with some subtle
hints of lustre. An attractive example of this easily attributed
Newcomb number, though a minor spot above N of ONE shows
some scrapes and a thin hairline underlines the word CENT.
A good example for a date set or for a carefully matched EF
variety collection.

Purchased in England in 1987.

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CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA

Famous and Rare 1861 Confederate Cent
Copper Restrike
Only 55 Struck

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The number of original copper-nickel 1861 Confederate
cents known, cannot be more than 12, per coiner Lovett's
account. This does not square with an opinion provided by
Dr. Edward Maris and used by Harlan P. Smith in his June
1886 sale of Maris' coins, including this:

"[Lot] 304 1861 Confederate States Cent. Original; nickel.

I believe only about sixteen were ever struck. Uncircu-
lated."

This citation, included in the excellent study "The Lovett
Cent: A Confederate Story," by Harold Levi and George Corell,
is cited here for the record. Had Maris consulted Lovett on the
subject, perhaps his "I believe" might have been given as "I
know from Robert Lovett," and the number would have been
given as 12. Such are the mysteries of numismatics. As to how
many are known today, the number is around 12, which seems
logical. Harold Levi suggests 13. By way of comparison, there
are 15 known of the famous 1804 silver dollar, "the King of
American Coins."

Years ago John J. Ford, Jr. told the writer that he had
seven pieces, but later Stack's accounting gave the number
as eight. No matter, John loved these cents and from an early
time bought every one he could, having the remarkable op-
portunity to tap into some old-time collections.

By any reckoning, the original 1861 Confederate cent is an
object of great desire and beauty. A restrike, as offered here,
shares the glow, and offers an affordable alternative (finest of
the Ford originals sold for $132,000 or far above the market
price of a restrike). After a long period of time these copper
restrikes became widely scattered, with the result that offerings
of today are few and far between. We are fortunate to get on
the average of one every two or three years.

NGC Census: 2; 2 finer (Proof-65 RB finest).

John Haseltine Remembers

On Tuesday afternoon, September 8, 1908, veteran dealer John W.
Haseltine addressed a small audience of collectors who had gathered
in Philadelphia for the annual convention of the American Numismatic
Association. Ascending to the platform, Haseltine was introduced b\
Henry Chapman (born in 1859), who years earlier in the 1870s worked in
Haselt ine's coin store. After relating sketches about his life in numismat-

152 1861 Confederate States of America cent. Restrike in copper.

Breen-8008. Copper. Proof-64 BN (NGC). Medium brown
surfaces. There are some slight areas of gray roughness
among the letters and on the portrait. Excellent striking
overall. This is one of 55 pieces restruck from the original
dies by Philadelphia die sinker Peter Krider in 1874, at the
behest of John W. Haseltine, who offered them for sale. Ap-
parently, more would have been made except that the reverse
die cracked on the 55th impression.

While a copper-nickel original 1861 Confederate cent is,
of course, preferable, only about 12 are known, and for all
practical purposes they are unobtainable. The story of these
original pieces is given below.

As to the restrikes, these were made in copper, silver,
and gold. Copper is the most available, but of the 55 struck,
probably no more than 30 or 40 can be accounted for today,
if indeed that many. In absolute terms, this is a low number,
perhaps one-tenth of the quantity of the 1879 $4 Stellas known,
by way of comparison.

The present coin offers an important opportunity to add a
Confederate cent to your collection, to go along with the ever
increasing interest in Confederate numismatic items in general,
with paper money being particularly active (in contrast to
notes, coins are great rarities and are not as widely traded).

Concerning the original copper-nickel strikings, in brief,
the man who made them, Philadelphia engraver Robert
Lovett, Jr., stated that 12 original pieces were struck in cop-
per-nickel. These were kept by him and never delivered to
Bailey, as he feared retribution by Union authorities, the Civil
War having apparently begun. However, even at the begin-
ning of the war no one knew for sure whether commercial
trading between the North and the South would be allowed
while, separately, troops engaged in battle. Accordingly for a
time there were some contacts made in all innocence. Later,
the federal government took a stand against this and, for
example, marched upon the American Bank Note Company
and the National Bank Note Company, both in New York
City, and seized plates used for Confederate bonds and for
paper money, the last from National.

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ies, Haseltine gave this account of the Confederate coinage:

"1 have been asked to say something about the so-called Confederate
cent. A little circular issued by myself and Mr. Randall some years ago
tells all the history of the striking of those pieces, but I do not think it
mentioned how I obtained the dies.

One day I was told by a gentleman that a bartender in West Phila-
delphia had a Confederate cent. I doubted it. Mr. J. Colvin Randall (now
deceased) was told the same. He conferred with me in reference to it and
we decided that if either of us obtained it we would share in any profit
that would accrue from it. I saw the bartender and purchased the coin
from him. It was in nickel and he said he received it over the bar.

I knew by the head on the obverse it was Mr. Lovett's work. I called
on Mr. Lovett, and he denied ever having made such dies. Numerous
times I called to induce him to give me some information about them,
but he always stuck to his story that he did not make them, until one day
when he was slightly "in his cups" he pulled out a drawer in one of his
cabinets and I beheld a line of little Confederate cents.

Of course 1 tackled him at once and he then owned up and told me
that he had eleven of them but formerly there were twelve-he having lost
one. He said he received the order to make them for the Confederacy
through a well known jewelry firm in Philadelphia, (I think he said
Bailey & Company) but that his wife became timid about his delivering
them for fear the United States government might arrest him for giving
assistance to the enemy; so he buried them in his cellar until long after
the war was over, and even then he was afraid to show them. I purchased
the dies from him, and, as you all probably know, did not strike any in
nickel-considering them to a certain extent as originals, but we had three
struck in gold, and I believe five in silver and fifty-five in copper-the
die breaking on the fifty-fifth piece which is in existence showing the
break in the die."

As to the preceding, it is not quite correct from a factual viewpoint, but
does transmit what is probably the essence of the story. Today, Bailey &
Co. is usually identified certainly as the intermediary, this by numismatic
tradition. However, it seems correct to say that Bailey probably was the
connection, but the true identity of the agent is not known. For many
years John J. Ford, Jr., tried to find official Confederate States of America
documentation on this arrangement, as did the late Douglas Ball, but to
date nothing has come to light.

The catch in the preceding Haseltine narrative is that he omitted the
fact that Dr. Edward H. Maris, a leading numismatist and researcher of
the time, was the discoverer. At least that is what Haseltine himself had
said years earlier in his description of Lot 665 in his January 13-15, 1874
auction sale (citation furnished by P. Scott Rubin):

"661: "CONFEDERATE CENT, 1861, head of Liberty; inscription,
'Confederate States of America'; rev., '1 Cent' in two lines, surrounded
by a wreath of ears of corn and wheat, with a cotton bale at the bottom;
nickel; Very Fine; excessively rare.

The dies for the above piece were made by Mr. Lovett, of Philadelphia,
in 1861. Mr. Lovett says that they were ordered in 1861, for the South, and
that the dies were delivered. Previous to delivering the dies, he struck 12
pieces, but showed them to no one and kept the matter quiet, fearing that
he might be arrested if it were known. It was not until about six months
since Mr. Lovett parted with all he had (either 10 or 12) to Dr. E. Maris, of
Philadelphia, from whom this one was obtained. Although it is evident
that the Southern Confederacy did not adopt this piece, still it will always
be considered interesting and valuable as the only coinage designed for
the Southern Confederacy, and will no doubt bring a high price. I have
been somewhat particular in giving the facts about this piece, as there
are persons who always sneer at and doubt anything new and interesting
that is discovered by other than themselves. J.W.H."

Ford's Special Focus

In The Coin Collector's Journal, January - February 1951, under title of
"Numismatica Americana," Ford gave a compelling account of the cent,
including information from Haseltine. The complete text can be found in

our Ford Part 10 catalogue. Here we give selected excerpts including the
introduction, a paean to the desirability of this remarkable issue

...The presentation of new data, coupled with known information,
concerning the only duly authorized silver coinage of the southern
public, more or less inspired the author to retrace the story and history
of the Confederate Cent.

Actually, the one cent piece is the only other unit of metallic currency,
bearing the name or inscriptions of the Confederate States, that has even
a semi-official background. The so-called "Confederate dimes" bearing
either the busts of Davis or Beauregard, or the "half dime" and various
token issues, are all of strictly private origin. All were struck either as
speculative issues or as medalets. So far as is known, no records exist
indicating that the Confederate States of America ever contemplated
the issue of any denominations, with the possible exception of the half
dollar and cent. There has never been any testimony from ex-Confeder-
ate officials concerning any other coinages and we must therefore await
the improbable future discovery of documentary evidence in reference
to the odd items....

Originally operating in New York City, Robert Lovett, Jr. moved to
Philadelphia several years prior to the Civil War. In Philadelphia, Lovett
continued his career as a medalist and struck cards as early as 1858. In
1860, Mr. Lovett designed and struck a beautiful store card bearing both
his name and address together with a superb bust of Liberty. A proper
description of the piece would be as follows: Obv. Bust of Liberty wearing
cap to left R. LOVETT JR. ENGRAVER & DIE SINKER. 1860 below. Rev.
Within a wreath of corn and wheat, 200 SO. FIFTH ST. Around the border,
METALLIC BUSINESS CARDS. Below, PHILADELPHIA. Impressions
are known in copper, brass, copper-nickel and nickel [actually German
silver]. They are listed in Edgar Adams' standard work as Nos. 353, 354,
355, and 356 (Pennsylvania). A large number were undoubtedly coined
as specimens are easily found.

Robert Lovett's extensive advertising presumably bore fruit as his
name was repeatedly brought to the attention of Bailey & Co., Philadel-
phia jewelers, who, incidentally, issued a series of store cards themselves
(Adams, Nos. 28 through 33, Pennsylvania). Lovett did work for Bailey
& Co., and among the most notable items struck to their order was the
Japanese Embassy medal dated 1860.

On December 20, 1860, South Carolina had the audacity to secede
from the Union and on February 4, 1861, the Southern Confederacy was
formed at Montgomery. During the period from February 9th to July 21st,
Davis and Stephens were elected as top executives of the Confederate
States, Sumter was fired upon and the European states proclaimed du-
biously their pledges of neutrality. While all this was going on, Lincoln
pleaded for volunteers and enterprising individuals quietly crossed the
border states, in both directions, in search of an honest dollar.

While southern agents contacted patriotic members of the American
and National Bank Note Companies in New York concerning the issuance
of paper money, other operatives established connections with Bailey &
Co. relative to plans for a minor coinage.

The officials of Bailey & Co. brought Robert Lovett, Jr. into the picture,
as their favorite die sinker and engraver, and as one thing led to another,
Lovett engraved the dies for a pattern Confederate cent, borrowing the
main design from his store card dated a year earlier. . . .

Some years after the cessation of hostilities, in 1873 to be exact, Lovett
inadvertently spent one of the Confederate cents over a bar which was
located in West Philadelphia. He had carried one of the coins as a pocket
piece, presumably to show it to tap-room acquaintances....

The bartender who received the cent recognized it as an odd item,
and its description, through another party, almost simultaneously reached
Haseltine and J. Colvin Randall. Randall was a Philadelphia collector of
note, and he immediately checked what seemed a fantastic storv with
Capt. H. Both collector and dealer traced down the bartender 's specimen,
and upon examining it, Haseltine identified it as Lovett's work due no
doubt to the extensive circulation of his 1860 card....

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1857 Flying Eagle. Gem Brilliant Uncirculated-65. An absolutely stunning circulation strike featuring vibrant
golden lustre and a dearth of surface marks. The strike is very strong for the issue, with the only hint of weakness
found in the eagle's tail feathers.

#002016

1857 Flying Eagle. Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64. Frosty and lustrous golden surfaces. Lightly struck in
the peripheral regions, not unusual for the date. Still a nice coin with good eye appeal.

#002016

Pair of desirable small cent design types: ☆ 1857 Flying Eagle. MS-61 (ANACS). Olive-gold iridescence, with some
splashes of coppery brown at the obverse border ☆ 1904 MS-63 RD (PCGS). Mostly fiery red, with some blushes
of violet on the obverse. (Total: 2 pieces)

1857 AU-58. Obverse clashed with a Seated Liberty half dollar obverse. One of the stranger emissions from the
Philadelphia Mint which has never been found in bountiful numbers. Natural tan surfaces with lustre surviving in
the fields beneath faded mint color. The fields and devices are attractive although a few minor edge ticks are found

at the obverse. Boldly struck throughout and the undertype clashing is quite evident on this early die state.

FS-003, Snow-9.

From the Collection of Benjamin Woodruff.
#002016

Date set of Flying Eagle and Indian cents, 1857 through 1909-S, grades from Good-4 to Very Choice About Un-
circulated-58 or finer, average grade easily Very Fine-Extremely Fine. We suggest in-person examination for this lot.
Some cleaned pieces and some with other blemishes noted, though overall the quality is worthwhile. Highlights
include: ☆ 1864-L Repunched Date. Snow-2. Choice Extremely Fine-45 ☆ 1869/69 Very Good-8, scattered tiny
marks ☆ 1877 About Good-3, rim to tops of obverse legends, full reverse rim. Nice for the grade ☆ 1908-S Fine-12
☆ 1909-S Choice Very Fine-30, tiny obverse spot. Housed in a plastic holder. (Total: 59 pieces)

Gem Uncirculated 1858 Flying Eagle Large Letters Cent

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1858 Large Letters. MS-66 (NGC). A bright and satiny golden Gem with lively lustre that practically leaps from
the pristine surfaces. Boldly struck and aesthetically appealing, with surfaces essentially free of extraneous marks;
the only mark of merit is a natural planchet flaw, as struck, at the second S in STATES.

NGC Census: 18; 2 finer within the designation (MS-67 finest).

#002019

IK58 Large Letters. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63. Asatiny and lustrous example of the date, nicely struck and
deserving of the grade.

#002019

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Awesome Gem Proof 1858 Flying Eagle Cent

Small Letters

1858 Small Letters. Proof-65 (NGC). Low Leaves reverse. Uniform satiny golden tan fields support sharply struck
devices. A rare prize, one of about 100 to 200 or so pieces distributed, largely with the 12-piece sets produced by
the Mint for sale to collectors; restrikes may have been made in 1859 or later. Fewer than a dozen Small Letters 1858
cents have been called Proof-65, as here, or finer, and for all we know some of those grading events may represent
re-submissions. While an authentic Proof 1857 Flying Eagle cent is rarer than either of the two Proof varieties of
1858, in absolute terms the presently offered coin is a significant rarity. The number of different pieces in existence
is not known, due to resubmissions and the like, but often a number of our auctions pass without including a Proof
of this issue at any level. Here, indeed, is an opportunity that might not be duplicated for years to come.

NGC Census: 5; 6 finer within any designation (Proof-66 finest).

#002043

Stunning MS-65 1858 Flying Eagle Cent

Small Letters

1858 Small Letters. MS-65 (PCGS). A stunning Gem, outstanding both technically and aesthetically. Sharply struck
with frosty devices and satiny fields. Essentially brilliant surfaces with hints of pink and violet. Only a few dozen
examples could match the quality offered here. Coined during the final year of the Flying Eagle design type.

PCGS Population: 47; 8 finer (MS-66 finest).

#002020

1858 Small Letters. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63. Sparkling golden surfaces with strong lustre and a bold,
crisp strike.

#002020

U.S. INDIAN HEAD CENTS

1859 Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64. A bright and lustrous example of the first year of Indian cent coin-
age, nicely struck and aesthetically appealing. A one-year-only type, as the unadorned reverse laurel wreath was
changed to an oak wreath topped by a Federal shield in 1860 and remained that way through the end of the series
in 1909.

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164 1859 Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63 with strong claims to

a Very Choice distinction. Premium quality, satin-velvet sur-
faces are augmented by a better than average strike on either
side. The presentation is aptly completed by a delicate golden
toning. This one-year reverse type coin is always the object of
increased collector demand. 171

#002052

Impressive MS-65 1860 Cent

Pointed Bust Variety

165 1860 Pointed Bust. MS-65 (PCGS). A lovely four-diamond

Gem. Essentially brilliant surfaces with wisps and tinges of
pink and jade. Most design features are sharp save for some
of the feather tips in Liberty's headdress. 1860 is the first year
of issue having the Oak Wreath design reverse. Two different
types are recognized for the year; the variety offered here, with
the pointed bust truncation, is the scarcer of the two.

PCGS Population: 27; 5 finer within the designation (MS-67 finest).

The variety offered here, with Pointed Bust, follows the design of 1859 and
comprises just a small proportion of the overall mintage for the year; most
of the 1860 mintage has the rounded bust truncation as seen on cents dated
from 1861 up through the beginning of 1864, after which another pointed
bust motif was adopted beginning with the 1864-L variety. 173

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Four Indian cents: ☆ 1860 Round Truncation. Brilliant
Uncirculated-60. Lightly cleaned at one time ☆ 1861 About
Uncirculated-50. Satiny golden surfaces ☆ 1869/9 Good-4 ☆
1884 Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63. Lustrous with splashes
of mint orange in the protected areas. (Total: 4 pieces)

1863 Gem Brilliant Uncirculated-65. A satiny and highly
lustrous bright golden gem with grand eye appeal and a bold
strike; this date is often weak in the feathers and the reverse
wreath.

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168 Pair of Indian cents: ☆ 1863 Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly

Choice-62. Generally bright and lustrous with a couple of 175
minor specks on the obverse. Sharply struck throughout ☆

1889 Very Choice Brilliant Proof-64 or better. Medium brown
and attractive with no surface distractions or spots. (Total: 2
pieces)

From the Collection of Benjamin Woodruff.

Pair of early Indian cent issues: ☆ 1863 Brilliant Uncircu-
lated-60. Sharp and lustrous with pale rose toning, rim cud
on obverse above OF ☆ 1864-L Fine-12. Repunched 1 in date.
Medium golden tan. (Total: 2 pieces)

1864 Copper-nickel. MS-64 (NGC). Sharply struck and fully
lustrous. Partially brilliant surfaces just beginning to fade to
pleasing tan. Coined during the final year that copper-nickel
was used for cent production.

#002070

Selection of Indian cents: ☆ 1864 Copper-nickel. Brilliant
Uncirculated-60. Areas of deep toning and some tiny flecks ☆

1865 Fancy 5. Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly Choice-62. Dipped
long ago, but now naturally retoning. Bottom of 1 in date
repunched, heavy die crack across bottom of date numerals
☆ 1873 Close 3. About Uncirculated-50. Scattered marks on
Liberty's cheek ☆ 1873 Open 3. About Uncirculated-50 ☆ 1874
About Uncirculated-50. Tiny scattered areas of detritus on the
obverse, mint orange frost in the wreath on the reverse ☆ 1903
Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64. Scattered tiny flecks.
(Total: 6 pieces)

1864-L Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63. Repunched 86 in
date. Lustrous mainly red surfaces with a nice woodgrain
background. A scarce and popular issue from late in 1864
when Longacre's initial, L, was added to the ribbon behind
the Indian's head.

#002080

1868 MS-64 RD (PCGS). Lustrous fields with a blush of brick
red haze on both sides, but free of detracting specks. The strike
is average with softness on the upper shield and feather tips
of the headdress. Scarce this nice and rare finer.

#002093

1869/9 Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63. A high degree of
lustre highlights the attractive mint orange and woodgrain
surfaces of this popular variety. Repunched 9, called "1869/8"
for many years.

#002095

1869 Gem Brilliant Uncirculated-65. Surfaces displav virtual!}
full mint red with just a touch of mellowing on both sides. The
strike is bold and sharp, giving every detail intricate definition
A perfect specimen of this perennially popular series for an)
date collection
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176 1869 Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63. Fully lustrous and
mostly brilliant with wisps and tinges of blue and violet.
Struck from lightly clashed dies. Close examination reveals a
few trivial flecks.

#002095

177 1869 Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63. Satiny golden tan
surfaces. Nicely struck. Small toning spots noted at first S and
E in STATES.

#002095

L78 1871 MS-64 RB (NGC). This beautiful example displays a good

deal of muted mint red color. The coin is extremely lustrous
with a wonderfully silky look. The strike is quite bold and all
of the feather tips on the headdress are sharp. The surfaces are
free of marks and we can not find any reason why this coin
was not given a Gem designation.

#002101

79 1871 Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64. Wonderful mint

lustre gives this lovely coin good eye appeal. Mostly mint red
with some light toning. A pleasing example of this scarce date.
#002100

80 1872 Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63. Strong lustre and a
faint woodgrain background add up to a pleasing example of
this popular key date Indian cent. A few faint flecks present
under low magnification. Boldly struck — this date is often flat
at the feathers and shield.

#002104

81 1872 AU-58 (PCGS). Pleasing medium to light brown with
no spotting. The strike is average with softness found on the
wreath and shield, but sharp on Liberty. One of the key dates
to the Indian cent series; this lightly circulated example would
make a welcome addition to any collection.

#002103

82 1873 Close 3. MS-65 RB (PCGS). Mostly bright, but showing

slight fading. The strike is bold on Liberty and the wreath has
no signs of softness on the shield or oak leaves. Close examina-
tion of the surfaces finds a few tiny handling marks, but these
are scarcely noticeable. An impressive example of this date.

#002110

183 1874 Very Choice Brilliant Proof-64. An excellent amount of

red mixed with brown, featured in a woodgrain pattern. The
strike is bold on this attractive coin.

#002309

Gem Proof 1877 Indian Cent

184 1877 Proof-65 RB (PCGS). Bright, vivid orange mirrors and

frosty motifs display splashes of deep and rich violet, rose,
and crimson, a fiery pastiche the end result. Sharp and attrac-
tive. Some faint, scattered flecks can be seen on the Indian's
portrait. While this rare key date is somewhat more available
in Gem Proof than gem Mint State, the current demand on
Gem Proofs is perhaps greater now than ever before. The end
result? Proofs of the date will always be in great demand.

Struck from the die pair with a strong N in ONE on reverse; typically
the lower right corner of that letter is weak and shallow on Proofs as well
as most circulation strikes.

From ANR's Classics sale, September 2003, Lot 151.

#002319

185 1877 About Uncirculated-50. There is obverse staining with

raised dark patches of verdigris on the upper left obverse and
lower left reverse, with a few hints of red patina in the field.
The strike is bold throughout and the surfaces are otherwise
attractive for this key date. One of 852,500 struck, making this
one of the most elusive dates in the entire series as so few were
saved in high grade.

From the Collection of Benjamin Woodruff.

#002128

186 1877 Very Fine-25. Even chocolate brown. Some light obverse
marks and a shallow reverse furrow under ONE noted for ac-
curacy. Still, a wholly acceptable example of the undisputed
key to the Indian cent series.

#002128

187 1877 Choice Very Good-10. Medium brown patina with no
major marks to speak of. The only main detraction is that the
rim was lightly shaved in spots presumably to hide an edge
mark or two. Still has a very presentable appearance and
should be closely viewed.

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188 1877 Very Good-8. Medium to deep chocolate brown with a
few tiny marks present, as should be expected for a coin that
spent much of its life in circulation; none of the marks are
overly apparent. Full rims and partial LIBERTY, as befits the
ages-old standards for the grade and type.

#002128

189 1877 Good-4. Deep golden tan with no serious marks to speak
of.

#002128

190 1879 Gem Brilliant Proof-65. Lustrous golden brown with rich
electric blue and heather toning highlights. Repunched base
of 1, repunching in loops of 89 as well.

#002325

191 Quartette of Proof Indian cents: ☆ 1880 Proof-62. Chocolate
brown, some flecks ☆ 1888 Proof-62. Probably dipped some
time ago ☆ 1891 Proof-63. Probably dipped long ago ☆
1892 Proof-63. Dipped long ago, tiny reverse flecks. (Total: 4
pieces)

192 Lustrous group of Indian cents: ☆ 1880 Choice Brilliant
Uncirculated-63. A decent amount of mint red still adheres to
the surfaces. Well struck and quite nice for the grade ☆ 1890
Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63. Deep red-gold toning over
pleasing surfaces. A medium strike further defines this coin
☆ 1895 Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64. A full mint red
coin that exhibits an obverse spot and a few facial tics. Quite
pleasing and well stuck ☆ 1898 Gem Brilliant Uncirculated-65.
A lovely red and brown coin, mostly red. A spot on the obverse
does not detract much. (Total: 4 pieces)

193 Trio of Proof Indian cents: ☆ 1882 Very Choice Brilliant
Proof-64 BN ☆ 1884 Gem Brilliant Proof-65 BN ☆ 1886 Type
I. Very Choice Brilliant Proof-64 BN. A nice threesome. (Total:
3 pieces)

194 1884 Proof-66 RD (PCGS). The sharp satiny devices beauti-
fully complement the glittering mirror fields. A few tiny flecks,
noted under magnification, are about all that separate this
beauty from perfection. Although 3,942 Proofs were originally
minted, it's doubtful that more than just a handful or two of
survivors could match the quality offered here.

#002341

195 1886 Type II. Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64. Reddish
gold patina over decent surfaces. Well struck and very attrac-
tive for this date and type which is usually not offered this
nice.

#092154

196 Pair of Indian cents: ☆ 1887 Gem Brilliant Proof-65. Brown,
with hints of underlying mint color and no distracting spots.
A lovely coin ☆ 1888 Gem Brilliant Proof-65 or nearly so.
Dark brown with violet undertones. A pleasing pair. (Total: 2
pieces)

Front the Collection of Benjamin Woodruff.

197 1887 Very Choice Brilliant Proof-64. Frosty motifs and mirror
fields display a pleasing array of rose and gold highlights.

#002349

198 Trio of NGC-certified Indian cents: ☆ 1893 MS-64 RB. Date
first punched too high in the die, then effaced and placed in
a more natural central position; first numerals now faded
but evidence still plain under low magnification. If they
hadn't been so thorough with the die there may have been a
repunched date variety as spectacular as that known for 1894
☆ 1903 MS-64 RB ☆ 1906 MS-62 BN. (Total: 3 pieces)

199 1894 MS-65 RB (NGC). Lustrous soft mint orange surfaces
with pale lilac highlights. Sharply struck.

Accompanied by an Bade Eye Photo Seal certificate.

#002188

200 1894 Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64. Frosty deep mint
orange surfaces with lustre galore. Some tiny flecks present
under low magnification.

#002188

201 1898 Proof-66 RD (NGC). Sharply struck with frosty devices

and blazing mirror fields. Both surfaces exhibit considerable
cameo quality, although there is no "CAM" designation on
the NGC label. The obverse is fully brilliant. The reverse is
brilliant at the border with intermingled pink and violet at
the center. The 1898 is an important condition rarity this nicely
preserved.

NGC Census: 7; 2 finer within the designation (Proof-67 RD finest).

#002383

202 1909-S Indian. Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64. Deep
golden surfaces with intense lustre, a faint woodgrain back-
ground, and superb eye appeal. A nice example of this low-
mintage key date; just 309,000 pieces were struck, the lowest
regular-issue mintage in the series.

#002239

203 1909-S Indian. Very Choice About Uncirculated-58. Attractive
woodgrain effect that is seen on many examples of this date.
Well struck and quite scarce as this date is missing from most
Indian Flead penny collections.

#002238

204 1909-S Indian. Choice Extremely Fine-45 or very nearly so.
Balanced design elements reveal only a few microscopic de-
fects beneath medium to pale brown patina. A difficult date
to acquire in any condition, and always highly desired in the
upper circulated grades.

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205 1909-S Indian. Extremely Fine-40. Medium brown patina is a
trifle deeper at the central obverse. There are a couple of shal-
low marks on the reverse rim, otherwise this key date Indian
cent is evenly worn.

#002238

206 1909-S Indian. Choice Very Fine-35. Deep golden tan sur-
faces. A tiny rim disturbance noted for accuracy at 9:00 on the
reverse.

#002239

207 1909-S Indian. Very Fine-20. Medium golden brown, toning
fleck in field near Indian's face.

#002239

208 1909-S Indian. Fine-12. Medium golden brown, some faint
surfaces tics noted.

#002239

209 1909-S Indian. Very Good-8. Deep golden brown, full rims,
nearly full LIBERTY, and nice for the grade.

#002239

210 1909-S Indian. Very Good-8. Medium golden brown, nearly
full LIBERTY. Nice for the grade.

#002239

U.S. LINCOLN CENTS

211 Original half roll of 1909 V.D.B. Lincoln cents, average Very
Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64 or finer. Mostly full red. An
exceptional group in all regards. (Total: 25 pieces)

212 Original half roll of 1909 V.D.B. Lincoln cents, average Very
Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64 or finer. Mostly full red. A
beautiful group of red cents with great lustre and eye appeal.
(Total: 25 pieces)

213 Original half roll of 1909 V.D.B. Lincoln cents, average Very
Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64 or finer. Mostly full red.
Another great group with superb lustre, color, and eye appeal.
(Total: 25 pieces)

214 Original half roll of 1909 V.D.B. Lincoln cents, average Very
Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64 or finer. Mostly full red.
Frosty and impressive. Gems? We think you may find several.
(Total: 25 pieces)

215 Original half roll of 1909 V.D.B. Lincoln cents, average Very
Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64 or finer. Sparkling red matte-
like beauties. (Total: 25 pieces)

216 Original half roll of 1909 V.D.B. Lincoln cents, average Very
Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64 or finer. Frosty red surfaces.
(Total: 25 pieces)

217 Original half roll of 1909 V.D.B. Lincoln cents, average Very
Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64 or finer. Lustrous mint or-
ange and red surfaces. (Total: 25 pieces)

218 Original half roll of 1909 V.D.B. Lincoln cents, average Very
Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64 or finer. Nice lustrous mint
red Lincolns. (Total: 25 pieces)

219 Original half roll of 1909 V.D.B. Lincoln cents, average Very
Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64 or finer. Mostly full red
Another impressive group. (Total: 25 pieces)

220 Selection of 1909 V.D.B. Lincoln cents, average Brilliant
Uncirculated-60 to Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64.

Variously brown to fiery red. A very nice group despite a few
faint flecks on some pieces. (Total: 45 pieces)

221 Selection of Lincoln cents, red to red and brown: ☆ 1909 V.D.B.
Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63 ☆ 1909 Lincoln. Very Choice
Brilliant Uncirculated-64 ☆ 1910 Very Choice Brilliant Uncir-
culated-64 ☆ 1912 Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly Choice-62 ☆
1914 Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly Choice-62 ☆ 1916 Choice
Brilliant Uncirculated-63 ☆ 1917 Very Choice Brilliant Uncir-
culated-64 ☆ 1918 Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly Choice-62 ☆
1919-D Brilliant Uncirculated-60 ☆ 1927-S Very Choice About
Uncirculated-58 ☆ 1928-D Very Choice About Uncirculated-58
☆ 1929-S Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly Choice-62 ☆ 1931-D
Very Choice About Uncirculated-58 ☆ 1932 Choice Brilliant
Uncirculated-63 ☆ 1932-D Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly
Choice-62 ☆ 1933-D Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly Choice-62.
All are lustrous with several displaying minute spotting. In-
person inspection is recommended. (Total: 16 pieces)

222 Lincoln cent set, 1909 V.D.B. to 1967, grades average nice EF-40
or so for the early years, some Mint State coins from the late 1930s
and onward. Highlights include: ☆ 1909-S V.D.B. Extremely
Fine-40 ☆ 1914-D Fine-12. A group with no major problems,
though we suggest in-person examination before bidding.
Housed in two custom plastic holders. (Total: 158 pieces)

Blazing 1909-S V.D.B. Cent

223 1909-S V.D.B. Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64. Frosty

and almost fully red with just a hint of tan. Magnification re-
veals a couple of trivial planchet lamination flaws in Lincoln's
lapel. The 1909-S V.D.B. ranks as one of the most eagerly sought
issues in American numismatics, and for decades it has been
the dream of every collector who has started a Lincoln cent
collection to eventually acquire a nice example of this elusive
and celebrated variety.

#002428

Exceptional Near-Gem 1909-S V.D.B. Cent

224 1909-S V.D.B. MS-64 RB (NGC). This lovely red-brown coin

possesses ample glowing red and diamond-sharp V.D.B. Care-
ful study shows that this high-quality coin is only a whisper
from fully Gem.

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1909-S V.D.B. Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64. Deeply 230
lustrous fiery golden orange surfaces, choice both physically
and aesthetically. An altogether exceptional example, for the
grade, of this popular rarity from the first — and only — year
of the design type; later in the year Brenner's initials were
removed from the design.

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1909-S V.D.B. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63 or better. This
highly enticing specimen offers nearly full mint color accom-
panied by rich satin-velvet mint lustre. The strike is sharp, and
the visual appeal is far better than typically encountered on
survivors of this important issue.

#002426

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1909-S V.D.B. Brilliant Uncirculated-60. This well struck speci-
men displays chocolate brown obverse toning that is distinctly
paler at the periphery. The reverse exhibits faded mint color
accompanied by some light speckling. All in all, an acceptable
example of this important Lincoln cent issue.

#002426

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1909-S V.D.B. Very Choice About Uncirculated-58. The color
of this elusive, pale brown Lincoln cent, though not unattract-
ive, is indicative of a past very subtle cleaning. Well struck and
still offering quite a bit of surface "life."

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1909-S V.D.B. Very Fine-25 and extremely appealing for the
grade. Smooth, evenly worn, defect-free fields and devices are
completed by medium brown patina.

#002426

1909-S Lincoln. MS-65 RD (PCGS). A frosty golden orange
Gem example of this underrated key date from the first year
of the Lincoln cent series. The lustre is unyielding, and the eye
appeal is equal to the assigned grade.

#002434

1909-S S over horizontal S. Gem Brilliant Uncirculated-

65 RD. A spectacularly lustrous frosty gem with rich mint
orange surfaces. S over Horizontal S details plain under low
magnification. A popular variety in an outstanding state of
preservation.

#092434

1909-S Lincoln. MS-64 RD (NGC). Frosty and attractive. A
handsome example coined during the first year of issue of the
Lincoln design type.

#002434

Group of mostly red and brown Lincoln cents: ☆ 1910-S
Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly Choice-62 ☆ 1911-D Brilliant
Uncirculated, nearly Choice-62 ☆ 1911-S Brilliant Uncircu-
lated, nearly Choice-62 ☆ 1913-S Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly
Choice-62 ☆ 1915 Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63 ☆ 1915-D
Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63 ☆ 1917-D Choice Brilliant
Uncirculated-63 ☆ 1921 Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63 ☆
1922-D Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63. All display lustrous
surfaces, most have minute spotting. In-person inspection is
recommended. (Total: 9 pieces)

Trio of Lincoln cents: ☆ 1911 Very Choice Brilliant Uncircu-
lated-64. Blazing mint lustre with a touch of spotting and very
light contact marks ☆ 1915 Gem Brilliant Uncirculated-65.
Sharply struck and mostly red. Reverse staining at 6:00. Lovely
wheat gold ☆ 1917 Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64. A
couple of light obverse contact marks visible under a glass.
Very good eye appeal. (Total: 3 pieces)

Group of Lincoln cents: ☆ 1911 Very Choice Brilliant Uncircu-
lated-64. Lightly dipped. A couple of small obverse scratches

☆ 1912 Brilliant Uncirculated-60. Part red, with some spotting

☆ 1913 Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64. A couple of tinv
scratches can be found with the help of a magnifier ☆ 1914
Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63. Small reverse spot ☆ 1914
Brilliant Uncirculated-60. Red and brown, with minor spot-
ting ☆ 1916 Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63. Several minor
bagmarks can be found under a glass. Wonderful eve appeal,
with some dark toning over positively fiery surfaces. (Total: 6
pieces)

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23b Quartette of certified Lincoln cents: ☆ 191 1 -S MS-64 RB (NGC).

Mostly golden brown surfaces with some flashes of fiery red
in the protected areas ☆ 1920 MS-65 RB (ANACS). Pleasing
ember red and golden brown with some wisps of pale blue and
violet ☆ 1927 MS-66 RD (NGC). A blazing mint red example,
virtually as nice as the day of issue. A fleck or two on the
reverse is about all that separates this Gem from perfection ☆ 242

1927-D MS-63 RB (ANACS). Intermingled wisps of copper-red
and violet-brown characterize this pleasing example. (Total: 4
pieces)

1914-S MS-64 RB (PCGS). Sparkling mint orange melds with
rich tan on the lustrous surfaces of this satiny early branch
mint Lincoln cent.

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Baker's dozen of branch mint Lincoln cents: ☆ 1912-D
About Uncirculated-50. Dipped ☆ 1912-S Brilliant Uncircu-
lated, nearly Choice-62. Cleaned long ago ☆ 1913-D Choice
Brilliant Uncirculated-63. Dipped ☆ 1914-S Brilliant Uncircu-
lated-60. Cleaned long ago ☆ 1915-D Brilliant Uncirculated,
nearly Choice-62. Corroded ☆ 1916-D Brilliant Uncirculated-
60. Cleaned ☆ 1916-S Brilliant Uncirculated-60. Cleaned long
ago ☆ 1918-S Choice About Uncirculated-55. Smooth brown
surfaces ☆ 1920-D Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64.
Dipped ☆ 1924-D About Uncirculated-50. Cleaned long ago ☆
1925-D Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly Choice-62. Spotting noted
☆ 1928-S Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly Choice-62. Cleaned ☆
1931-S Brilliant Uncirculated-60. Cleaned at one time. In-person
inspection is recommended. (Total: 13 pieces)

PCGS-certified Lincoln cent trio: ☆ 1913-S MS-64 RB. Sharply
struck with satiny fields ☆ 1915-D MS-64 RD. Mostly fiery red,
just beginning to change to pleasing tan. Hints of pink and
violet complement both surfaces ☆ 1931-S MS-64 RD. Brilliant
and lustrous. A handsome example. (Total: 3 pieces)

Satiny MS-64 1914-D Cent

1914-D MS-64 RB (NGC). Sharply struck and satiny. Partially
brilliant with blushes of brown and hints of pink, violet, and
olive. One of the most elusive and desirable key issues in the
Lincoln cent series, seldom offered finer.

#002472

243 Trio of NGC-certified Lincoln cents, each grading MS-64 RB:
☆ 1915. A superb strike exhibiting satiny fields ☆ 1919-D. Vivid
pink, blue, and violet iridescence complements both surfaces ☆
1922-D. About 50% mint red fading to violet. (Total: 3 pieces)

244 1919 MS-66 RD (PCGS). Lustrous and attractive. Mostly bril-
liant surfaces just beginning to fade to tan. Faint blushes of blue
and violet can be seen in the fields and on the high points.

#002515

Blazing Red Superb Gem 1923 Lincoln Cent

245 1923 MS-67 RD (PCGS). An enticing example of this seem-

ingly common date in extraordinary condition. The color
is blazing brick red with coruscating lustre throughout. Of
course the surfaces are clean and close examination will find
just a couple of signs of handling. For identification, a short
nearly horizontal scratch is found on Lincoln's temple, but no
specks or spots are present. The strike is generally sharp, with
no weakness on the lettering or devices but both dies appear
to show evidence of clashing in the fields. A formidable coin
for the Registry specialist.

PCGS Population: 12, 1 finer (finest MS-68 RD).

#002545

246 PCGS-certified Gem-quality quartette: ☆ 1924 MS-65 RD.
Mostly fiery red, with just a hint of tan on the high points ☆
1926 MS-65 RD. Blazing mint red surfaces. Superb satiny lustre
☆ 1935 MS-65 RD. Fiery red and frosty ☆ 1935-D MS-66 RD.
Blazing red surfaces. Nearly as nice as the moment it came
from the dies! (Total: 4 pieces)

1914-D Very Choice About Uncirculated-58. Lustrous golden 247
brown. An important key date in all grades, and the most
important key to the series when gem Mint State is reached.

Nice AU specimens such as this are always in demand.

#002473

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or slightly finer, but tiny obverse rim bruise at 4:00 noted for
accuracy. A medium golden tan example of one of the primary
key dates in the Lincoln cent series.

#002471

1924-D MS-64 RB (PCGS). Satiny golden tan surfaces with rich
lustre and much mint orange still blossoming in the protected
areas. A nice example of this popular, low-mintage, semi-key
date.

#002553

1925 MS-66 RD (PCGS). A satiny mint orange gem with intense
lustre and grand eye appeal. Housed in an old-style frameless
PCGS holder.

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249 Lincoln cent threesome: ☆ 1925-D Very Choice Brilliant Un-
circulated. Frosty mint orange with tan overtones, tiny flecks
visible under low magnification ☆ 1926 Very Choice Brilliant
Uncirculated-64. Bright and satiny mint orange with golden
highlights. Tiny flecks present ☆ 1931-S About Uncirculated-
50. A nice medium tan example of this late date, low-mintage
key to the series. (Total: 3 pieces)

250 1926-D MS-64 RB (NGC). Perhaps 30% mint red fading to
tan. Magnification reveals a few trivial flecks scattered on both
surfaces.

#002571 260

251 1928 MS-66 RD (PCGS). A delightful Gem example exhibiting

blazing satiny lustre. The central areas are fully brilliant, while 251
blushes of rose ornament the borders.

#002587

262

252

1929 MS-67 RD (PCGS). Brilliant and lustrous. A splendid
example that looks as though it just came from the dies. A
prize certain to delight even the "fussiest" specialist.

PCGS Population: 30; none finer within the designation.

#002596

263

253 1929 MS-66 RD (NGC). Blazing mint orange with fiery, intense

lustre. A gorgeous Gem.

#002596

254 Group of Lincoln cents grading average Choice Brilliant Uncir-
culated-63 to Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64: ☆ 1929-D ☆

1929-S ☆ 1930-S ☆ 1931-D ☆ 1933-D. Varying degrees of spot-
ting and minor contact marks throughout. (Total: 5 pieces)

255 Lincoln cent trio: ☆ 1931-S Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63
☆ 1937 Gem Brilliant Proof-65 ☆ 1938 Very Choice Brilliant
Proof-64. The first is red and brown. The latter two are red.

(Total: 3 pieces) 264

256 Three 1931-S Lincolns, grades as follows: ☆ About Uncircu-
lated-50. Deep golden tan ☆ Choice Extremely Fine-45. Deep
golden tan ☆ Choice Very Fine-30. Medium golden tan. (Total:

3 pieces)

257 Quintette of PCGS-certified Lincoln cents: ☆ 1935-D MS-66
RD ☆ 1937-S MS-67 RD ☆ 1939-D MS-66 RD ☆ 1944-D MS-66
RD ☆ 1948-D MS-66 RD. Most are blazing mint red. One or two
exhibit hints of delicate iridescence. A prize for the numismatic
perfectionist. (Total: 5 pieces)

265

258 1936 Very Choice Brilliant Proof-64. Bright and fiery mint
orange blends with robust violet and crimson highlights, no-
tably gem quality save for a fleck above the first S in STATES
on the reverse.

#003332

1937 Proof-66 RD CAMEO (NGC). A sparkling mint orange
gem with lightly textured motifs and deeply mirrored fields.
Brilliant save for a few tiny obverse toning flecks.

#083338

Fiery red Proof Lincoln cent trio: ☆ 1937 Very Choice Brilliant
Proof-64 ☆ 1938 Very Choice Brilliant Proof-64 ☆ 1939 Gem
Brilliant Proof-65. (Total: 3 pieces)

Three blazing red Proof Lincoln cents: ☆ 1937 Very Choice
Brilliant Proof-64 ☆ 1938 Gem Brilliant Proof-65 ☆ 1939 Gem
Brilliant Proof-65. (Total: 3 pieces)

Pair of Gem Proof Lincoln cents: ☆ 1939 Gem Proof-65 ☆ 1940
Gem Proof-65. Two nice spot-free Gem Proof cents. (Total: 2
pieces)

1955 Doubled Die Obverse. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63.

Razor-sharp devices and silky velvet fields are immersed in a
handsome blush of overlying chocolate brown patina. Ever so
subtle traces of lilac and rose iridescence further complement
the visual allure of this noteworthy specimen. A rare issue in
any condition, and particularly difficult to acquire at or above
the grade level offered here.

#002825

1955 Doubled Die Obverse. Net Brilliant Uncirculated-60;

sharpness of Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63, old dipping. The
surfaces are still essentially brilliant with some splashes and
blushes of iridescence. Within a few years of its discovery, the
1955 Doubled Die captured the imagination of the numismatic
community and demand for the variety skyrocketed. The
variety has remained popular ever since.

#002827

1955 Doubled Die Obverse. Choice About Uncirculated-55.

Delicately muted, satiny underlying surfaces accompany
wonderfully honest medium brown toning. A well struck,
forceful example of this rarity that would fit quite nicely into
a "collector quality" Lincoln cent set.

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266 1955 Doubled Die Obverse. Choice About Uncirculated-55. Handsome medium brown patina laves fields and

design elements that still display a significant amount of satiny underlying mint lustre. A wholly original, highly
appealing example of this important doubled die issue.

#002825

267 1955 Doubled Die Obverse. Choice About Uncirculated-55 from the standpoint of wear. The definition is bold,

and the surfaces are quite smooth. Pale brown coloration, however, indicates subtle, mild enhancement at some
point in the past. The overall appearance of this rare coin remains noticeably above the norm.

#002825

268

1955 Doubled Die Obverse. About Uncirculated-53. Deep golden brown with some underlying lustre. Minor digs at
Lincoln's shoulder and at various places on the reverse rim. A scarce and popular variety, one that is known even to
non-collectors, though outside the realm of numismatics it is often referred to as the "double-stamped 1955 penny."
#002827

269 1955 Doubled Die Obverse. AU DETAILS (NCS). "Whizzed." Brick red toning with some light blue iridescence

on the obverse, a plethora of spots on the reverse, and a few on the obverse. The detail is strong despite the stated
problems of the whizzing and spotting. Still a rare coin that deserves strong consideration.

#002825

Most Important Modern Lincoln Cent Error

270 1990 No S. Proof-67 RD DCAM (PCGS). A sparkling and brilliant cameo prize, sans S mintmark, plucked from a

Proof set of the date and individually certified. With a mintage of 3,555 pieces, this rare and beautiful, unbeatable
combination across the board coin should garner interest far and wide. There aren't many basic rarities from our
own generation, for most curious issues require magnification to discern. This variety can be seen a foot away and
is simply spectacular. Considering that some regular-issue high-grade modern coins bring tens of thousands of
dollars at auction, this coin represents real value and true rarity.

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276

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U.S. TWO CENTS

1864 Large Motto. Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64.

Glossy deep tan with rich mint orange highlights. Nicely
struck.

From the Collection of Benjamin Woodruff.

#003577

1865 Plain 5. MS-64 RB (NGC). A lovely coin for the grade,
sharply struck and aesthetically appealing. Doubled Die Ob-
verse variety, doubling plainest at TRUST and in leaves below.
Glossy deep golden red with some warm brown highlights.

#003583

1865 MS-64. Lovely red and brown with pleasing original
surfaces. A decent strike further defines this second year of
issue.

#003582

274

1868 Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64. Frosty and lustrous
mint orange with rich gold and tan highlights. A few tiny ob-
verse flecks noted, none overly offensive to the unaided eye.
From the Collection of Benjamin Woodruff.

#003598

275

1871 Gem Proof-66. Fiery golden orange mirrors and lightly
frosted motifs, a glittering gem. A few faint flecks appear un-
der low magnification. One of nearly 1,000 Proofs of the date
produced.

From the Collection of Benjamin Woodruff.

#003610

U.S. THREE CENTS (NICKEL)

1867 Proof-66 CAM (PCGS). Pale golden toning ornaments
both the obverse and reverse. The frosty devices beautifully
complement the reflective fields. Outstanding both technically
and aesthetically. Although the exact Proof mintage figure for
the issue is uncertain, the usually reported figure is a scant 625
pieces. The PCGS Population data, reported below, attest to
the fact that this piece ranks among the finest survivors.

PCGS Population: 17; none finer within the designation.

#083763

1869 Proof-63 CAMEO (NGC). Frosty motifs and mirror fields
with pale golden highlights.

#083765

279

280

Splendid Gem Uncirculated 1870 Nickel 3<t
Tied for Finest Graded by NGC

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278 1870 MS-67 (NGC). Sparkling silver gray with intense lustre

and pale rose highlights on both sides. Sharply struck and
essentially problem-free, with exceptional eye appeal.

NGC Census: 2; none finer within any designation.

#003736

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282

283

1872 Very Choice Brilliant Proof-64 and revealing only a hair-
line or two of any consequence on the reverse. Fully defined
design features accompany reflective fields on both sides. Proof
examples of this date are much more difficult to acquire than
any Proof issue after 1877.

#003768

1873 Close 3. Proof-66 (PCGS). Delicate intermingled champagne
and lilac iridescence enhances the satiny devices and reflective
fields. Although a touch of softness is noted on the Roman nu-
meral III motif on the reverse, most other design features are bold.
The usually reported mintage is just 1,100 pieces.

PCGS Population: 11; none finer within the designation
#003769

1874 Very Choice Brilliant Proof-64. Excellent mirrored sur-
faces that are boldly struck and exhibit steel gray toning. A few
light cheek marks away from the Gem category. A low mintage
Proof date with only 700 Proofs struck for this year.

#003770

1876 Gem Brilliant Proof-65. Light golden toning over mainly
steel gray surfaces. The strike is strong and the surfaces are
nearly mark-free and quite attractive. A high end example that
is very suitable for the type or date collector.

#0037729

1880 Gem Brilliant Proof-65. Lightly frosted motifs and satinv
fields show pale golden tones.

From the Collection of Benjamin Woodruff.

#003776

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284 1881 Very Choice Brilliant Proof-64. Satiny silver gray with
lightly frosted motifs.

From the Collection of Benjamin Woodruff.

#003777

285 1881 Very Choice Brilliant Proof-64. Silky smooth surfaces
that are top quality and better than normally seen for the
grade. Steel gray toning over fields that contrast well with the
devices.

#003777

286 1883 Gem Brilliant Proof-65. A delightful pale blue iridescent
cameo with frosty design elements and reflective fields. Tiny
flecks can be seen under low magnification; still the unaided
eye appeal is substantial for the grade.

From the Collection of Benjamin Woodruff.

#003779

287 1883 Very Choice Brilliant Proof-64. A satiny beauty with
nice lustre and an obverse that is readily of gem quality; some
reverse flecks are noted.

From the Collection of Benjamin Woodruff.

#003779

288 1884 Very Choice Brilliant Proof-64. A satiny pale golden
cameo with some flecks seen on both sides.

From the Collection of Benjamin Woodruff.

#003780

289 1884 Very Choice Brilliant Proof-64. A delightful coin with ex-
cellent Proof surfaces that contrast well with the devices. Very
well struck which gives this coin added appeal. A much sought
after date since very few business strikes were minted.

#003780

290 1886 Proof-65. Sensational fields that are nicely mirrored and
show some light toning. The strike is strong and accentuates
the overall beautiful eye appeal of this Proof-Only issue. Well
worth a closer inspection.

#003782

291 1886 Very Choice Brilliant Proof-64. A Proof-only date that
saw a production of 4,290 pieces without attendant circulation
strikes. Pale champagne on frosty motifs and mirror fields,
some scattered flecks seen.

From the Collection of Benjamin Woodruff.

#003782

292 1886 Choice Brilliant Proof-63. A lustrous and satiny example
of this popular Proof-only date; surfaces like those of the pres-
ent coin led to offerings of "unlisted business strikes" in the
past. Some tiny flecks present.

From the Collection of Benjamin Woodruff.

#003782

293 1887/6 Very Choice Brilliant Proof-64 or nearly so. A trifle
cloudy on both sides but generally bright in the fields with a
few traces of carbon. On the edge patches of raised corrosion
are noted from improper storage in a moist climate.

From the Collection of Benjamin Woodruff.

#003784

294 1888 Very Choice Brilliant Proof-64. Satiny golden gray, flecks
present on both sides.

From the Collection of Benjamin Woodruff.

#003785

295 1888 Very Choice Brilliant Proof-64. Pale rose toning on frosty
design elements and satiny, somewhat reflective fields. Tiny
flecks noted.

From the Collection of Benjamin Woodruff.

#003785

296 1889 Very Choice Brilliant Proof-64. A satiny pale golden Gem
from the final year of the design type and denomination. Tiny
flecks present.

From the Collection of Benjamin Woodruff.

#003786

297 1889 Choice Brilliant Proof-63. The surface quality is that of a
Gem coin, but there are numerous scattered tiny carbon flecks
on both sides and a patch or two of raised corrosion on the
edge.

From the Collection of Benjamin Woodruff.

#003786

U.S. THREE CENTS (SILVER)

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298 1852 MS-66 (PCGS). Intermingled pale gold and lilac-gray

iridescence on frosty surfaces. A simply splendid example
suitable for inclusion in either an outstanding date collection
or superlative type set.

#003666

Attractively Toned Gem Cameo Proof
1866 Three Cent Silver

2x photo

299 1866 Proof-66 CAMEO (PCGS). Toned with a base of bluish

gray with tiny flecks of russet, yellow, and dark blue near the
rims. The strike is sharp as expected for a Proof of this period,
and the surfaces are quite clean with just a hint of hairlines seen
with some effort in the open fields. For identification a minor
lintmark extends from the lower left of the C into the base of
the first I and arrow feather below on the reverse. One of the
finer examples of this rare issue and the degree of contrast
really sets the present example apart from others that mav be
the technical equal in grade.

PCGS Population: 7; 1 finer within the designation (Finest PR-67
CAMEO).

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305

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1866 Rays. MS-63 (PCGS). Frosty golden gray with underly-
ing lustre. From the first year of the denomination in nickel,
which eventually replaced the silver half dimes of the era.

#003790

1876 Gem Brilliant Proof-65. Outstanding cameo effect be-
tween the devices and field gives this coin gorgeous eye appeal.
Well struck including the shield lines. The date is recut to the
west with all four digits showing some degree of recutting.

#003830

1876 Very Choice Brilliant Proof-64. Delicate toning over well
preserved mirrored surfaces. Well struck. This coin exhibits the
same recutting as the previous piece on all four digits plus the
word TRUST.

#003830

1876 Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64. Satiny smooth
surfaces that show some interesting obverse die cracks. A good
strike and excellent mint lustre.

#003805

1881 Gem Brilliant Proof-65. A visually appealing gem with
frosty motifs and satiny fields that show pale champagne ton-
ing.

#003836

1882 Proof-66 (NGC). A satiny Gem with strong lustre beneath
faint rose and champagne highlights.

#003837

1882 Gem Brilliant Proof-65. Lightly toned with an exceptional
strike. A lovely two-tone cameo contrast that gives this coin a
marvelous appearance. One of the most attractive coins that
will be seen of this penultimate date in the series.

#003837

Quartette of Mint State nickels: ☆ 1883 Shield. Very Choice
Brilliant Uncirculated-64. Golden gray lustre ☆ 1901 Liberty.
Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63. Satiny golden gray surfaces ☆
1913-D Buffalo. Type I (2). Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-
64. Mattelike rose-gold surfaces; Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-
63. Artificially toned ☆ 1928 Buffalo. Very Choice Brilliant
Uncirculated-64. Lustrous with golden highlights. (Total: 5
pieces)

308

309

310

311

312

U.S. LIBERTY HEAD NICKELS

1883 No CENTS. Very Choice Brilliant Proof-64. A lovely
cameo coin with the devices contrasted quite nicely with the
mirrored fields. Well struck with a bit of light russet and gold
toning found. A few light obverse spots at the left keep this
from a higher designation.

#003878

1883 No CENTS. MS-67 (NGC). Flawless cartwheel glitter fills
the fields, contrasting with finely frosted devices. Bright silver
radiates from all aspects of this magnificent strike. NGC has
certified only 43 examples of this issue in this lofty grade.

#003841

1883 No CENTS. MS-67 (NGC). A frosty Gem with textured
motifs and somewhat reflective fields. Sharply struck from dies
just beginning to show wear and die cracks on both sides.
NGC Census: 37; 2 finer (both MS-67*T
#003841

1883 No CENTS. MS-66 (PCGS). A satiny silver gray Gem
with bold lustre and a nice strike for the issue.

The advent of this nickel in early 1883 caused a nationwide sensation,
details of which are elaborated in Dave Bowers' best selling More Adventures
with Rare Coins book. Many citizens who sought to acquire one of these "er-
ror" issues desired to learn more and became numismatists, helping spawn
a great forward leap in the hobby during that decade.

#003841

1883 No CENTS. MS-66 (PCGS). A lovely Gem exhibiting
frosty devices and satiny fields. Delicately toned in inter-
mingled lilac, pink, and gold. Most design features are sharp
save for softness at the second obverse star. The issue owes
much of its desirability to the fact that the "No CENTS" type
was coined only in 1883.

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313 Group of Liberty Head nickels: ☆ 1883 CENTS. Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64. Pleasing gray toning
over well struck and nicely preserved surfaces. An above average example for the grade and quite attractive
1888 Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly Choice-62. Frosty surfaces that are toned in deep gray. A few contact marks
are present, none too serious ☆ 1907 Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly Choice-62. Well struck. Silver and gray. A few
contact marks are found under magnification ☆ 1908 Brilliant Uncirculated-60 or essentially so. Hairlines from a
past cleaning and now exhibiting iridescent toning over hairlined surfaces ☆ 1912 Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly
Choice-62. Light gold and gray with some light iridescent overtones in the recessed areas. The strike is weak in
places with a contact mark on the cheek. (Total: 5 pieces)

314 1884 Very Choice Brilliant Proof-64, or better. There is a single obverse spot at the first star otherwise this coin
would easily be of Gem quality. Lovely light golden rose and gray toning over deeply mirrored surfaces. Well struck
and a delightful coin to behold.

#003882

315 1884 Choice Brilliant Proof-63. Frosted motifs and mirrored fields display warm golden hues and pleasing cameo
contrast. A few tiny flecks noted for accuracy.

#003882

316 Key date circulated Liberty nickel pair: ☆ 1885 Fair-2. Surface digs ☆ 1912-S Good-6. Medium golden gray, partial
L and ERT in LIBERTY. (Total: 2 pieces)

317 1886 Gem Brilliant Proof-65. Ravishing light gold over mainly steel gray toning. Well struck with surfaces that

are nearly pristine. Rare as a business strike which puts pressure on the price of Proofs since they are more readily
available in high grades.

#003884

Gem Uncirculated 1886 Liberty Nickel

318 1886 MS-65 (PCGS). A frosty and highly lustrous example of this desirable key date in the Liberty nickel series.

Broadly sweeping cartwheels support pale rose and champagne iridescence. Nicely struck in all places save for
a few obverse stars; the reverse corn ears are crisp and sharp. An important key date in the Liberty nickel series,
second only to the 1885 rarity, and a date that outdistances the scarce 1912-S issue in the present writer's opinion.
PCGS Population: 30; 3 finer (all MS-66).

#003847

319 1886 Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63. Pale gray toning over surfaces that have been well preserved. Very little in

the way of contact marks to detract from the eye appeal of this scarce coin. The strike is decent and adds further to
this coin's desirability. Much rarer as a business strike than a Proof, especially in this lovely condition.

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320 1887 Gem Brilliant Proof-65. Bright and reflective with a streak
of yellow through the upper obverse; the reverse has a mix of
mottled yellow over the reflective fields. Clean surfaces and
a lovely example of this popular date.

From the Collection of Benjamin Woodruff.

#003885

321 Trio of Liberty Head nickels: ☆ 1887 Choice Brilliant Uncir- 328
culated-63 with claims to a higher grade. Attractively toned

in light gold over steel-gray surfaces. The strike is decent. The
7 of the date shows recutting south toward the base while the
second 8 shows recutting toward the east ☆ 1899 Very Choice
Brilliant Uncirculated-64. Battleship gray toning over surfaces
that have been well preserved. This near-gem is well struck
and very attractive ☆ 1907 Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63
or better. Satiny surfaces that are toned a deep gray. A few light
contact marks but none to serious. (Total: 3 pieces)

322 1888 Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64. Highly lustrous
with warm golden iridescence. A few flecks are noted. Base
of 1 repunched, as are the first four stars; these are distinctly
doubled with notches at the tips, not shelf doubling as is often
seen. Pronounced doubling is also visible on Liberty's chin and
lips. Apparently struck from a doubled obverse die.

#003849

323 1889 Gem Brilliant Proof-65. Bright with a touch of streaky

gold toning on both sides and a few trivial carbon specks. 329

From the Collection of Benjamin Woodruff.

#003887

324

325

326

Pair of nickels: ☆ 1890 Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64.

Attractive golden toning over nice surfaces that have a few
reverse spots that keep this lovely coin from the Gem category.
Well struck and still quite pleasing ☆ 1893 Very Choice Bril-
liant Uncirculated-64. Exquisite iridescent rose, sea green, and
gray toning over decent surfaces. A good strike further defines
this wonderful coin. (Total: 2 pieces)

1891 Gem Brilliant Proof-65. A sensational coin with exquisite
rainbow toning over nearly unmarred surfaces. The strike is
medium over decently mirrored surfaces. A truly wonderful
coin that should be seen to be appreciated.

#003889

330

331

Pair of certified Proof Liberty nickels: ☆ 1892 Proof-64 (NGC).
Pleasing golden gray iridescence ☆ 1901 Proof-64 (PCGS).
Brilliant. (Total: 2 pieces)

327

1892 Gem Brilliant Uncirculated-65. Recut 18. A lovely blend
of iridescent color and mellow gold gives this coin a great look.
The strike is excellent adding appeal. The 18 of the date and

a few of the letters of the reverse legend are recut plainly
#003853

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1897 Proof-66 CAM (PCGS). Frosty motifs and mirror fields
exhibit rich rose and golden iridescence. Only a half dozen
Proofs of the date have been graded finer than the present
specimen by PCGS. We cannot help but think that the market
is asleep on Proof Liberty nickels that are choice — Proof-64 or
finer, hand selected for quality. Prices today are lower than
they were in 1989! Might this be a wake up call?

PCGS Population: 17; 6 finer within the designation (all Proof-67 CAM).

#083895

Gem MS-66 1897 Nickel

Desirable Condition Rarity

1897 MS-66 (NGC). A splendid strike with virtually all design
features defined to full advantage, including Liberty's tresses
and the obverse stars, all of which show their divisions. The
wreath on the reverse is likewise sharp, save for some strik-
ing softness on the ear of corn directly to the left of the bow.
Although the 1897 is not a particularly elusive date overall, it
is certainly an important condition rarity at the MS-66 level.
PCGS Population: 4, 1 finer (MS-67)

#003858

Pair of Proof nickels: ☆ 1899 Very Choice Brilliant Proof-64.

Lovely reflective surfaces, mainly untoned. A few very light
spots are not that distracting. Well struck and quite appealing
☆ 1909 Very Choice Brilliant Proof-64. Nice mirrors over gray
toned surfaces. A precise strike gives this coin excellent appeal.
(Total: 2 pieces)

1903 Gem Brilliant Proof-65. A lovely example of this date
which has minor cloudiness in the fields and just a hint of
carbon. Bright white overall, and of excellent quality.

From the Collection of Benjamin Woodruff.

#003901

1903 Very Choice Brilliant Proof-64, and nearly of Gem qual-
ity but for a few barely visible speckles. Gorgeous reflectivity
defines this coin as does being struck nearly in full medal turn.
An unusual occurrence that adds to this coin's desirability.

#003901

1904 Gem Brilliant Proof-65. Magnificent surfaces that are
quite reflective and are toned in steel gray. Well struck and
devoid of any major detractions. A stunning example.

#003902

1904 Very Choice Brilliant Proof-64, with claims to a higher
grade. A bit cloudy and close examination finds a carbon fleck
or two near the date.

From the Collection of Benjamin Woodruff.

#003902

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335 1904 Very Choice Brilliant Proof-64, with claims to a higher
grade. A touch of peripheral gold toning, hazy centers and a
couple of trivial carbon specks define the grade.

From the Collection of Benjamin Woodruff.

#003902

336 1904 Gem Brilliant Uncirculated-65. A sparkling gem with
intense lustre and a crisp strike. We note a few light flecks
under low magnification.

#003865

337 1905 Gem Brilliant Proof-65. Superb fields that have wonderful
reflectivity. Lightly toned and extremely well struck for added
eye appeal. A stunning example that is sure to please.

#003903

338 1906 Gem Brilliant Proof-65. Lovely light iridescent toning
over gray surfaces. Deep mirrored surfaces. Well struck which
adds further to this coin's appeal.

#003904

339 1906 Very Choice Brilliant Proof-64. Bright save for minor
haze in the fields and a few scattered carbon specks.

From the Collection of Benjamin Woodruff.

#003904

340 1909 Gem Brilliant Proof-65. Spectacular surfaces that exhibit

an excellent cameo contrast. Lightly toned with tinges of irides-
cent blue over gray surfaces. Well struck and certainly worth
a closer inspection to visualize the beauty of this coin.

#003907

541 Terminal date Liberty nickel duo: ☆ 1912 Choice Brilliant
Uncirculated-63. Broadly sweeping lustre on medium golden
surfaces, a few light flecks noted ☆ 1912-S Fine-12. Full LIB-
ERTY present, a few faint marks present. One of the key dates
of the series. (Total: 2 pieces)

542 1912-S MS-64 (PCGS). Silky surfaces, not brightly lustrous as
in other years, but typical for the 1912-S issue. Soft underlying
lustre supports warm rose and champagne hues, especially on
the reverse. A popular key date, an issue that was struck to the
tune of just 238,000 pieces, far and away the lowest mintage
figure in the Liberty nickel series.

#003875

543 1912-S Choice Fine-15. Pleasing golden gray with strong details
and no serious marks.

#003875

544 1912-S Fine-12. An evenly balanced example that shows a full
LIBERTY including the I which is usually not seen. A decent
example of this scarce date and the only date in the series that
was minted in San Francisco.

#003875

U.S. BUFFALO NICKELS

Spectacular 1913 Type I Buffalo 5<r

Tied as Finest Certified by PCGS

345 1913 Type I. MS-68 (PCGS). A simply spectacular Gem ex-

ample, virtually as nice as the moment it came from the dies.
When the cataloguer first viewed this delightful specimen, it
crossed his mind that it might be a satin-finish Proof; after all,
the design features are fully and deeply delineated, and the
surfaces are virtually devoid of contact marks. In fact, the only
clear indication that this piece was made as a circulation strike
is crumbling at the obverse rim, something that wouldn't
be seen on Proofs. We can't recall seeing another specimen
this beautifully preserved, and imagine that it was set aside
at the moment of manufacture, perhaps as a souvenir for a
Mint officer, a favored coin collector, or a visiting dignitary.
Both surfaces are beautifully toned in pleasing pastel gold,
blue, rose, and lilac. We expect many generous bids when
this beauty crosses the auction block.

PCGS Population: 11, none finer.

#003915

Condition Rarity 1913 Type I Buffalo Nickel

None Finer Graded

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346 1913 Type I. MS-68 (NGC). Right at the top of the NGC

grading scale with none finer is this 1913 Type I Buffalo
nickel. There have been nine certification events at this level,
representing the finest seen by that firm. Both obverse and
reverse are toned delicate gold with some hints of magenta.
The striking is significantly above average with nearly all
details well defined.

NGC Census: 9; none finer.

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347 Complete set of Buffalo nickels, 1913 Type I to 1938-D, grades
range full-date Good-4 to Very Choice About Uncirculated-58,
mainly Fine-12 to Very Fine-20 or finer. Housed in Capital
Plastic holder. (Total: 64 pieces)

348 Complete set of Buffalo nickels, 1913 Type I to 1938-D, grades
range full-date Good-4 to Very Choice About Uncirculated-58,
mainly Fine-12 to Very Fine-20 or finer. Two duplicates, 1937
and 1938-D included. Housed in a Capitol Plastics holder.
(Total: 66 pieces)

349 1913-D Type I. Gem Brilliant Uncirculated-65. Clear tawny
gold deepens at the obverse rim, reverse detail is exceptionally
sharp. Careful examination under a glass reveals a microscopic
pinscratch under the buffalo's neck.

#003916

350 1913-D Type II. About Uncirculated-50, lightly cleaned long
ago, nicely recovered to medium golden gray. A few tiny spots
can be seen upon careful examination.

#003922

351 Early branch mint Buffalo nickel trio: ☆ 1913-D Type II.

Choice Very Fine-25 ☆ 1913-S Type II. Fine-12 ☆ 1918-S
Choice Extremely Fine-45. Nicely struck for the date. Three
nice problem-free pieces with matching eye appeal. (Total: 3
pieces)

Elusive MS-65 1913-S Type II 5C

352 1913-S Type II. MS-65 (PCGS). Delicate gold-gray iridescence

on satiny surfaces. A touch of striking softness is noted directly
above the Indian's braid and at the bison's shoulder and
forehead, but the strike is bold in virtually all other areas. The
scarcity of this issue, in combination with today's prodigious
demand for high-quality specimens, has resulted in enormous
premiums for pieces of the caliber offered here. Worth a gener-
ous bid.

#003923

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Tied for Finest Graded by PCGS

353 1914-S MS-66 (PCGS). A sparkling gem of the finest caliber.

Intense cartwheel lustre supports pale peach, rose, and cham-
pagne iridescence. Sharply struck for the date, with just a
few tiny areas of weakness here and there on the reverse, yet
still about as sharp a date as ever found. Simply superb.

PCGS Population: 32; none finer.

#003926

354 1915 MS-66 (PCGS). Sharply struck with pleasing satiny

lustre. Both surfaces exhibit delightful golden toning. Hints
of delicate lilac iridescence on the obverse.

#003927

Superb 1916 Buffalo Nickel
MS-67 NGC

355 1916 MS-67 (NGC). A sparkling, mattelike gem from the

early days of Buffalo nickel coinage. A wealth of supportive
lustre suspends rich sky blue, rose, peach, and varied golden
hues above the satiny surfaces. Sharply struck, essentially
full in details in all quarters. Fewer than 10 examples of this
date have been called MS-67 or finer by NGC.

NGC Census: 7; 1 finer (MS-68).

#003930

356 1916-S Very Choice About Uncirculated-58. Soft underlying

lustre supports rich and varied deep golden hues, especially
at the reverse rim. Nicely struck for the date, with strong head
and shoulder details on the bison.

#003933

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Impressive Gem Uncirculated 1917-D 5<t

None Graded Finer by NGC

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357 1917-D MS-66 (NGC). A sparkling gem with intense cartwheel lustre that supports broad swaths of pale peach,

rose, and faint sky blue. Nicely struck for the date with only a touch of weakness at the bison's head and shoulder;
still, sharper than typically encountered for the date. A pretty coin, one that is certainly worthy of strong bidder
support. Destined to be a highlight in an advanced Buffalo nickel collection.

NGC Census: 3; none finer.

#003935

Choice Uncirculated 1918/7-D Buffalo 5c

A Prized Rarity

358 1918/7-D MS-63 (NGC). Satiny golden gray with strong lustre that seemingly glows from within. Typical strike

for the issue, some softness at the bison's shoulder and head, but still finer than frequently seen. A greatly prized
overdate that is a must for any serious Buffalo nickel specialist. Struck from lightly stressed dies which must have
seen service at the end of 1917 before the overdate procedure. Faint horizontal die crack on obverse from Indian's
mouth across the cheek to the hair braid. An exemplary example of this rarity, a coin that would do justice to virtu-
ally any Buffalo nickel cabinet.

NGC Census: 5; 14 finer (MS-65 finest).

This overdate nickel was not known at the time it was made, and not until 1931 was the numismatic community made aware of it, when
Syracuse (NY) dealer Barney Bluestone listed one in a catalogue. Still, the overdate did not catch on, and the best part of a decade passed
without much notice being taken of it. In brief, when Louis Eliasberg, Sr., began compiling his advanced want list of pieces desired in the late
1930s, the 1918/7-D, not listed in Green's check list, was not included. By the time that there was widespread recognition of the overdate, in
the 1940s, the typical piece found in circulation was apt to show significant wear.

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Rare Gem MS-66 1918-D Nickel

1918-D MS-66 (PCGS). A delightful, satiny Gem warmly toned in pleasing pastel gold, lilac, and violet. Although
a touch of softness is noted above the Indian's braid and at the bison's shoulder, most other design features are
sharp including the bison's head and hump. Only a tiny proportion of 1918-D nickels are this nicely preserved; a
circumstance that is accented by the fact that there are literally hundreds of serious Buffalo nickel enthusiasts who
seek nice examples for their collections.

PCGS Population: 22; 1 finer (MS-67).

#003938

Celebrated 1918/7-D Nickel

359 1918/7-D EF-45 (PCGS). Lead gray toning with pale lilac and pink highlights. The entire date is sharp and clear

including the overdate feature. The surfaces appear to be virtually devoid of any distracting flaws, just a small
amount of honest wear consistent with grade. Walter Breen traces the discovery of the variety back to a Barney
Bluestone sale of October 1931.

Overdate dies of the era occurred as a result of mistakes in the hubbing process. Late in 1917 the Philadelphia Mint would have started
to make 1918-dated dies for the following year's coinage, but still may have had occasion to make 1917-dated dies for the Mint's then-cur-
rent needs. When the 1918/7-D obverse was made, it's reasoned that the die would have first been hubbed using a 1917-dated hub. The die
would have then been removed from the hubbing press and annealed to toughen it so that it could receive another impression from the hub.
The die was then re-installed in the hubbing press, but inadvertently received its second impression from a 1918-dated hub. The error was
evidently not discovered at the Philadelphia Mint, but rather the die was shipped off to the Denver Mint, where the error likewise appears
to have remained undiscovered.

It has been conjectured that these overdate errors were due, at least in part, to lax quality-control standards prompted by war-time eco-
nomic considerations. It's interesting to note that the 1918/7-D nickel, the 1943/2-P nickel, the 1918/7-S quarter, and the 1942/1-P, D dimes
were all produced during a time of war. The 1909/8 double eagle, however, shows the 20th-century Mint was capable of producing overdate
blunders during a time of peace as well.

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1918-D MS-63 (PCGS). Deep olive-gold toning with supportive underlying lustre. Reverse striking weakne ss noted,
as virtually always seen for the date.

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362 1918-S Brilliant Uncirculated-60. Warm golden gray with

supportive lustre and rich champagne iridescence. Doubled
profile the result of die ejection and not hub doubling. Tiny
file marks at places on the edge.

#003940

363 1919 MS-66 (PCGS). A lovely Gem characterized by sharp

devices and satiny surfaces. Wisps and blushes of gold, lilac,
rose, and violet complement both the obverse and reverse.
#003941

364 1919-D MS-64 (PCGS). Warm golden gray toning on satiny

surfaces. The strike is typical for the issue with softness noted
above the Indian's braid and at the bison's shoulder. The
1919-D is elusive and always commands generous premiums
in high grades, as indeed do most branch mint Buffalo nickel
issues of the era.

#003942

Delightful Gem Uncirculated 1921 Buffalo 5c

None Certified Finer by NGC

368 1921 MS-67*- (NGC). Satiny silver gray with some prooflike
reflectivity in the highly concave fields, especially on the ob-
verse. A burst of bright peach and gold can be seen on the rim
on either side, enhancing the overall eye appeal of this impres-
sive gem. The strike is bold and complete, and the surfaces are
essentially immaculate, as befits a coin that is tied for finest
certified by NGC. The present beauty will prove to be a focal
point in any Buffalo nickel cabinet.

NGC Census: 3; none finer.

#003947

369 Trio of Buffalo nickels, each lightly toned: ☆ 1921 About
Uncirculated-50. Plenty of eye appeal and lustre ☆ 1925 Choice
Brilliant Uncirculated-63. Frosty surfaces ☆ 1930-S Brilliant
Uncirculated-60, lightly cleaned long ago but still attractive.
A nice group. (Total: 3 pieces)

370 1921-S VF-20 (NGC). Steel gray surfaces have a golden tint giv-
ing a pleasing original look. The coins' surfaces are attractive
and free of any distractions. A lovely example of this scarce
date from the Buffalo series.

#003948

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367

Buffalo nickel threesome: ☆ 1920 Choice Brilliant Uncircu-
lated-63, faint brush marks ☆ 1923 Brilliant Uncirculated,
nearly Choice-62 ☆ 1924 Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63. All
are lustrous with varied golden hues. (Total: 3 pieces)

Choice Uncirculated 1920-S Buffalo 5<t

1920-S MS-64 (NGC). Highly lustrous silver gray with warm
rose and faint sky blue iridescence on both sides. Nicely struck
for the date, not fully so, but better than typically seen and
worthy of our mention. An exceptional of the date and grade
combination.

#003946

1920-S Brilliant Uncirculated-60. Surfaces are a trifle glossy,
with slightly iridescent golden toning on both sides. Obverse
displays central hairlines from a past wiping. Strike is aver-
age to above average, and particularly bold die clashing is in
evidence around E PLURIBUS UNUM on the reverse.

#003946

371 1924-D MS-64 (PCGS). Pale golden gray and lilac iridescence

beautifully complements the lustrous fields. The strike is about
average for the issue with softness noted above the Indian's
braid and on the bison's shoulder. A tiny planchet lamination
is noted below CE in CENTS. Not an easy issue to find this
nicely preserved.

#003952

372 1924-D MS-64 (PCGS). Pleasing satiny lustre. Warmly toned
in gold and gray with pale pink and blue iridescent highlights.
The strike is about typical for the issue with a touch of softness
noted above the Indian's braid and on the bison's shoulder
and forehead. Worth a generous bid from the specialist who
desires to acquire aesthetically appealing pieces.

#003952

373 1925-D Brilliant Uncirculated-60. Soft golden gray with warm
champagne lustre.

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Choice Uncirculated 1925-S Buffalo 5c

374 1925-S MS-64 (PCGS). A frosty specimen with intense cart-

wheel lustre that supports an even sheen of gold and rose.
Typical strike for the date, some weakness at the bison's
shoulder and head, but the present specimen is still sharper
than usually seen for the date. Not far from the requirements
set for the MS-65 grade, and choice as such.

#003956

Choice Uncirculated 1925-S Buffalo 5<t

375 1925-S MS-64 (PCGS). Lustrous deep golden gray with irides-
cent rose highlights. Struck from crumbling, stressed dies, not
unusual for the date; nicely struck when all die considerations
are figured into the equation. Indeed, the head and shoulder
details on the reverse bison are finer than typically seen for
the date.

#003956

376 1926-D Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63. Lustrous with varied
golden toning highlights. Typical strike for the date, some
weakness at the head and shoulder of the bison.

#003958

377 1926-S Choice Extremely Fine-45, visibly cleaned some time
ago. Struck from worn and stressed dies, a hallmark of this
key issue. The only date in the series with a mintage that falls
below one million pieces; in this case 970,000 pieces were
produced.

#003959

Satiny MS-64 1927-S Nickel

378 1927-S MS-64 (PCGS). Pleasing satiny surfaces exhibit deli-

cate gold, lilac-gray, and pink iridescence. The strike is about
average for the grade with a touch of softness noted above the
Indian's braid and at the bison's shoulder and head. Although
common in Fine and lower grades, the 1927-S ranks as one of
the most elusive issues at the MS-64 level. Despite the fact that
several rolls of 1927-S nickels were set aside at the time of is-
sue, these are scarcely adequate to accommodate present-day
collector demand.

#003962

379 1927-S Very Choice About Uncirculated-58. Lustrous golden
gray with warm champagne highlights.

#003962

380 Pair of branch mint Buffalo nickels: ☆ 1928-S Choice About
Uncirculated-55 ☆ 1929-D Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63.
Each lustrous with lively golden highlights. (Total: 2 pieces)

381 1929 MS-66 (PCGS). A satiny and lustrous gem with pale rose
and faint blue toning highlights. Nicely struck with nearly full
shoulder details on the bison.

#003966

382 Pair of 1930-S nickels grading Gem Brilliant Uncirculated-65.

Two lustrous, satiny gems, both with pale rose and champagne
toning. (Total: 2 pieces)

383 Pair of 1930-S nickels: ☆ Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64
☆ Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63. A lustrous duo with plenty
of eye appeal. (Total: 2 pieces)

384 Complete set of Proof nickels, 1936-1942 Type I. Average
Very Choice Brilliant Proof-64 with the later dates perhaps
a bit nicer. The Buffalo nickels are attractively toned in pale
gold and steel gray while the others are mostly untoned. The
1936 is the "Satin" type. A wonderful set that is seldom offered
and should be closely viewed so that the prospective bidder
can see just how pretty it is. (Total: 7 pieces)

385 1936-D/D Gem Brilliant Uncirculated-65. An interesting
repunched mintmark variety which is listed in the Cherrypick-
er's Guide. The D mintmark was originally punched a trifle
high and to the left of its final location, which can be plainly
seen with the aid of magnification. Adding to the allure of this
coin is the fact that it is absolutely beautiful. The surfaces are
virtually pristine and have wonderful pale golden toning. A
well struck example that is sure to please.

#003978

386 1937 Proof-67 (NGC). Partially brilliant with blushes of gold
and pink. The devices are sharp and the fields are nicely re-
flective and steeply basined. A fleck is noted above the second
A in AMERICA and is mentioned for accuracy. The 1937 is
notable as the final Proof issue featuring the Buffalo design.
Only 5,769 examples were minted, and only a tiny proportion
of survivors are as nice as the presently offered example.

#003996

387 Group of 1937 Buffalo nickels, average grade Choice Bril-
liant Uncirculated-63 to Gem Brilliant Uncirculated-65. All

are lustrous and attractive. (Total: 24 pieces)

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Lustrous MS-63 Three-Legged 1937-D Nickel

388 1937-D 3-Legged. MS-63 (NGC). Fully lustrous. Pearl gray

toning with pale gold and pink iridescent highlights. The
history of the issue is well known to collectors. A workman at
the Denver Mint is said to have used an emery stick to remove
clash marks from an otherwise normal Buffalo nickel reverse,
and thereby erased the bison's right foreleg. The die was then
re-installed in the coinage press with the result that several
thousand three-legged Buffalo nickels were produced. It's not
known to us whether any Mint officials at the time were aware
of the design defect.

#003982

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Lovely MS-62 1937-D 5c

Three-Legged Variety

1937-D 3-Legged. MS-62 (PCGS). Pleasing golden toning
on frosty surfaces. A handsome example of this popular and
eagerly sought variety.

#003982

1937-D 3-Legged. Choice Very Fine-30. Deep silver gray with
some warmer tones in the protected areas. Modestly circulated
yet surprisingly free of the marks that typically accompany a
coin at the assigned grade level. A delightful and truly suit-
able example of America's most famous physically challenged
denizen of the plains.

#003982

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391 Half dozen 1938-D Buffalo nickels, all Gem Brilliant Uncir-
culated-65. All are highly lustrous and each sparkles with rich
golden highlights. (Total: 6 pieces)

392 Group of nickels, all graded Very Choice Brilliant Uncir-
culated-64: ☆ 1938-D Buffalo (12). A few coins reaching full
Gem. A lovely group of this last date of issue of a very popular 399
series ☆ 1938-S (30). A pleasing nearly complete roll that shows

light gray toning with a bit of gold here and there ☆ 1950-D
(20). Pleasing golden toning over well preserved surfaces. A
half roll that is certainly worth a closer inspection. (Total: 62
pieces)

U.S. JEFFERSON NICKELS

Cavalcade of Gem-quality Jefferson nickels: 1938 Proof-
66 (NGC). Delightful champagne iridescence i> 1942 Type I.
Proof-67 (NGC). Pale intermingled pink and violet i< 1943-D
MS-67 (NGC). Pale golden toning ☆ 1944-D MS-67 (NGC).
Mostly gold, with some splashes of charcoal gray ☆ 1945-P
(2). MS-66 (ANACS); MS-65 FS (PCGS). Both with light toning
☆ 1945-D MS-67 (NGC). Pale champagne iridescence, with
splashes and blushes of cinnamon. (Total: 7 pieces)

Impressive 1938 Jefferson Nickel

Tied for Finest Certified by NGC

1938 Jefferson. MS-67 5FS (NGC). A sparkling Jefferson nickel
from the first year of Felix Schlag's design type, highly lustrous
and lightly toned in pale champagne. Boldly struck, as denoted
by the 5 FS designation, with only a hint of minor weakness in
the steps keeping from the coveted FS category. No example of
this date has been called finer than the 5 FS category, another
reason to pay special attention to this early Jefferson nickel.
NGC Census: 3; none finer within the designation.

#004000

1938 Jefferson. MS-66 FS (PCGS). Bright golden surfaces with
intense cartwheel lustre and superb eye appeal.

# 084000

1938 Jefferson. MS-66 FS (PCGS). Highly lustrous silver gray
with rich champagne on both sides. Sharply struck with full
step details.

#084000

Complete set of Jefferson nickels 1938-1964-D. Includes an
extra 1955 Proof nickel and another War nickel set. Brilliant
Uncirculated-60 to Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63 with
many nice original coins present. The second War nickel set is
brilliant with some light toning seen. A very pleasing pair of
sets that are housed in two custom plastic holders. (Total: 83
pieces)

Trio of Jefferson nickels grading MS-66 FS (PCGS): ☆ 1938-
D. Frosty golden rose over lustrous surfaces ☆ 1941-D. Frosty
pearl gray iridescence ☆ 1946-D. Frosty golden rose surfaces.
(Total: 3 pieces)

1938-D Jefferson. MS-67 FS (PCGS). A highly lustrous and
impressive gem Jefferson nickel, tied for finest certified by
PCGS. Extremely active cartwheel lustre supports pale cham-
pagne hues. A popular branch mint issue

PCGS Population: 28; none finer within the designation.

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400 1938-S Jefferson. MS-66 FS (PCGS). Sparkling lustre with

splashes of rich champagne toning. Sharply struck and aes-
thetically appealing.

#084002

401 1939-S Reverse of 1940. MS-66 FS (PCGS). Tied for finest

certified by PCGS. Satiny, somewhat reflective surfaces with
intense lustre and faint champagne hues, deeper on the reverse
than the obverse. Reverse of 1940, certain window and portico
details on Monticello were redesigned late in 1939, then used
almost exclusively from 1940 onward. A sharp specimen that
holds up well to careful scrutiny.

PCGS Population: 14; none finer within the designation. 406

#894006

402 1940 Proof-68 (PCGS). Reverse of 1940. The devices are

satiny and the fields are glittering mirrors. The central areas
are brilliant changing to gold, blue, and rose at the borders.
Despite a fairly generous mintage of 14,158 Proofs for the
year, very few have come down to present-day numismatists
this nicely preserved.

PCGS Population: 3, none finer within any designation.

The "Reverse of 1940" designation is not mentioned on the PCGS
label. The diagnostic feature for the type is the heavy top step on the
Monticello motif.

#004177

Extraordinary Proof-68 1940 5<t

Important Condition Rarity

407

408

403 1942-P Type II. Proof-66 (PCGS). Medium golden gray with

intense rainbow hues at the rims on both sides. Surfaces some- 409
what reflective, though tempered and toned with champagne
and rainbow hues, as noted. The final Proof issue within the
denomination until 1950; World War II put an end to Proof
coinage.

#004180

Roll of 1942-D nickels. Gem Brilliant Uncirculated-65. A

marvelous roll with many examples exhibiting full steps. Light
rose-gold and gray toning over very well preserved surfaces.
An extremely scarce date that is seldom offered in any kind of
quantity. (Total: 20 pieces)

1943/2-P MS-66 (PCGS). Satiny and essentially brilliant with
just a whisper of champagne iridescence. Outstanding both
technically and aesthetically.

The overdate feature is attributed in large measure to a decline in quality
control standards caused by wartime economic considerations. The other
famous overdates of the era are the two Mercury dime issues: 1942/1 and
1942/1-D.

#004019

1945-P Doubled Die Reverse. MS-65 (NGC). Highly lustrous
with rich champagne highlights. Minor doubling noted at
portions of the reverse legend, including the O in MONTI-
CELLO.

#004173

1947-S MS-66 FS (PCGS). Sparkling lustre and faint cham-
pagne hues. Sharply struck, a true Gem.

#084033

1950 MS-66 FS (PCGS). Bright and lustrous with a soft sheen
of faint champagne on laoth sides. Nearly as fine as you will
find in a PCGS holder. A pleasing gem with a bold strike and
good overall eye appeal.

PCGS Population: 29; 2 finer within the designation (both MS-67 FS).

#084041

1962 MS-66 FS (PCGS). Tied for finest graded bv PCGS. A
sparkling gem with intense cartwheel lustre that supports
faint rose and champagne. Sharply struck, as attested to by
the grade, and impressive to view.

PCGS Population: 25; none finer within the designation.

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U.S. HALF DIMES

U.S. DRAPED BUST HALF DIME

Majestic Near Gem Mint State 1794 Half Dime

Likely Condition Census for the Variety

410 1794 Logan McCloskey-2, Valentine-2. Rarity-5. MS-64 (NGC). A splendid example of this elusive first year of

issue and die variety. The color and lustre are exceptional, with radiant deep rose-gold near the rims followed by
perfectly centered deep blue-green through the fields and covering Liberty's face and the eagle. Sparkling lustre
shines through from beneath the toning in the open fields. As to the strike this shows strong definition on most
of Liberty's hair curls, although the lower tips are a tad soft and the eagle's wings show ample feather definition
while the breast feathers are soft. The surrounding denticles on the obverse and reverse are boldly struck and show
far more protective depth than usually seen. When compared with a Specimen-65 (NGC) we sold in our William
H. LaBelle, Sr., Collection in July 2005 as Lot 877, the striking qualities and die state seem remarkably similar. For
identification the present coin has a tiny nearly vertical tic on Liberty's jaw just down from her earlobe, and a dull
scrape on her truncation into the field. Another characteristic of the present coin is slight evidence of twisting dur-
ing the striking process which is best seen to the right of the letters STATES, perhaps caused by the primitive screw
press or an ill fitting collar, which held the planchet in place between the dies for striking. On balance, this is argu-
ably one of the finest examples of this variety or date to exist and is certainly one of the most beautiful in terms of
toning and surface quality. While a similar coin of this technical grade may be obtained with patience, few others
could compare with the abundant originality and wholesome quality of this example. An American classic which
is certain to enhance any collection.

The obverse die was first used to coin this pairing before going on to coin the LM-3, V-3 variety where it cracked. The reverse die shows
no evidence of age aside from a very short and shallow die crack (or die scratch?) left of the M in AMERICA and a curious die line which
connects the feet of the eagle, that feature almost certainly an engraver's line and not a die crack. The obverse die has a tiny centering dot left
by the compass point when the die was laid out by the engraver left of Liberty's ear lobe and a much larger centering dot on the reverse at
the top of the right wing nearly touching the breast.

NGC Census: 19; 6 finer (MS-67 Finest including at least one graded by NGC as SP-65 of this variety).

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411 1795 LM-8, V-5. Rarity 3. Very Fine-30. Deep steel gray toning with a mix of gunmetal and dark gray on both sides.

There are rather heavy adjustment marks on the obverse, many crossing Liberty's face, others hidden within her
hair stands. Early die state with a thin crack from the Y down to Liberty's nose. One noticeable cut crosses the
eagle's neck, otherwise the surfaces are clean and attractive.

From the Collection of Benjamin Woodruff.

#004251

Near Gem 1795 Flowing Hair Half Dime

412 1795 LM-10, V-4. Rarity-3. MS-64 (PCGS). Toned with deep blue and rose-gold on both the obverse and reverse

with satisfying lustre beneath. The centers remain silvery gray with lustre shining to greet the viewer. The strike
is sharp on the obverse but soft on the eagle's wings and breast. Scrutiny will find that the present coin was struck
early for this die marriage, with extensive and complex evidence of clashing with the reverse wreath within the
obverse fields. Curiously the reverse does not show similar clashing, or perhaps that die was lapped prior to the
obverse. Soon after striking the present coin, the obverse die was lapped severely to remove the clashing evidence,
and the stars were greatly reduced in depth leaving their arms spindly. No adjustment marks or surface nicks of
consequence are noted, and this near-gem should entice any specialist to put it away.

#004251

Popular Mint State 1795 Half Dime

413 1795 LM-10, V-4a. Rarity-3. MS-61 (NGC). Generally light silver with a blush of faint gold starting to form over

lustre. The surfaces are attractive with no distracting nicks and perhaps a few stray hairlines from a long ago wip-
ing. On this later die state the obverse had been severely lapped to reduce the depth of cracks and clashing, and a
small piece of the edge has broken away from the die leaving a “cud" or void at the tops of the TY to the ninth star,
a feature seen on many of this die pairing. No adjustment marks are present and the surfaces are rather pleasing
for the grade. Study of the reverse finds a minor crack from the left edge to the wreath, and the strike was sharp
enough to clearly define the eagle's head, eye, and nostril but minor softness is found on the wings and breast
feathers as commonly seen on this die pairing. One of the most common issues of 1795 silver coinage, this pair

of dies remained in service long after the obverse cud formed and lapping had greatly reduced the depth of the
obverse stars.

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Rare and Desirable 1796 Half Dime in Mint State

414 1796 LM-1, V-l. Rarity-3. "LIKERTY." MS-62 (NGC). A rare and desirable coin in any high grade, particularly so

in Mint State. The Draped Bust, Small Eagle design was adapted in late 1795 first on silver dollars, and instantly
found public praise and was soon appearing on all silver coins, with the obverse also appearing on large cents and
half cents. The present coin shows attractive green and gold toning over lustre with similar toning on the reverse.
The strike is sharp on all of Liberty's curls and the stars, but a trifle soft on the eagle's thigh and breast, areas sel-
dom seen defined even on Gem level coins. There are no distracting adjustment marks, nicks, or scratches, and the
surfaces are wonderfully preserved for such a tiny, early silver coin. The B of LIBERTY was weak or broken, and
often appears more like a K from which this variety derives the name "LIKERTY." Considerably rarer in all grades
than the 1795 half dimes, and in strong demand as this two-year type style was not generally saved from the time
of issue. An important and worthy opportunity for the specialist.

NGC Census: 3; 8 finer (MS-68^ finest).

#094254

High-Grade 1796 Half Dime

415 1796 LM-1, V-l. Rarity-3. EF-45 (PCGS). Toned dark to medium gray on both sides, slightly darker near the rims.

The strike is strong and sharp, as expected for this die pairing, as Liberty's curls are well defined and the eagle
displays the desired detail. A strong magnifier will find a few trace hairlines from circulation and a few swirling
lines on Liberty's neck. Identifiable by a trio of tiny ticks just above the right ribbon bow on the cloud. Middle die
state as usually seen, with a minor light die crack between the TA of STATES and a hint of the crack below the right
wing of the eagle.

#004254

Sharply Struck 1797 15 Star Half Dime

416 1797 LM-1, V-2. Rarity-3. 15 Stars. VF-25 (PCGS). A very early die state example of this variety with no signs of the

usual reverse cracks, and most importantly the eagle is completely outlined and lacks the weakness nearly always
seen. The color is a mixture of speckled dark brown over a medium silver base. The surfaces and fields show minor
hairlines which can be discerned with effort, but these are generally toned over. While not a particularly scarce
variety, the Draped Bust, Small Eagle design is one of the most difficult to procure.

#004258

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417 1800 LM-3, V-2. Rarity-4. VG DETAILS (NCS). “Damaged."

Obverse field possibly smoothed in front of Liberty's portrait.
Medium golden gray with some slate highlights. A few tiny
marks become apparent under low magnification, though the
unaided eye appeal is fine for the grade. A nice addition to any
circulated type set despite the pronouncements on the holder.
#004264

420 1834 LM-2, V-l. Rarity 1. Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly
Choice-61. Hints of frosty lustre peek out from beneath a
generous layer of old gray toning. The strike is sharp with
all of Liberty's uppermost curls well separated and defined,
as well as each star radial. Evidence of die wear or clashing
in the field before Liberty's face, otherwise no cracks or die
chipping is seen making this an early die state.

From the Collection of Benjamin Woodruff.

#004297

421 1835 LM-8.1, V-5. Rarity 2. Small Date, Large 5C. Choice About
Uncirculated-55. A beautiful coin that has iridescent toning
over reflective fields. Clean surfaces and problem free for this
early die state. Faint light hairlines are present, both dies show
evidence of clashing, and thin cracks split the motto.

#004298

Satiny White Gem 1831 Capped Bust Half Dime

418 1831 LM-7, V-3. Rarity-2. MS-66 (NGC). Blazing white lustre

dominates the surfaces. Boldly struck on the stars, curls, and
talons, all areas which can be poorly struck on these tiny coins.
Of particular interest to modern collectors are the surfaces, and
in this broad category there are no disappointments. Close scru-
tiny fails to find more than microscopic signs of handling. On
this later die state, a shallow crack is seen to Liberty's cap, and
the frequently seen die chip is present in the upper loop of the 3,
a similar die chip defines the lower portion of the F in OF, both
caused when small fragments of the original die chipped away
during coinage. Additionally, the central devices clashed into
the opposing fields, and die roughness is found before Liberty's
face and neck (from the eagle's wing) and above the left wing
of the eagle where Liberty's bust clashed on the reverse.

NGC Census: 34; 19 finer (MS-68^ Finest) within the date.

#004278

419 1834 LM-2, V-l. Rarity-1. MS-63 (PCGS). Light silver gray

and quite attractive for this variety. The strike is needle sharp
throughout with bold and rounded definition on the uppermost
of Liberty's curls and the eagle's talons, features usually lack-
ing such crispness. Traces of hairlines apparently limited the
grade, as no other minute faults are seen. A late die state with
the obverse crack from star 7 to Liberty's cap, and the reverse
die has been slightly lapped to reduce evidence of clashing, as
the berries are quite small and detached from the branch.

#004281

U.S. LIBERTY SEATED HALF DIMES

Premium 1837 No Stars, Small Date Half Dime

422 1837 Liberty Seated, Small Date. MS-64 (PCGS), rather con-
servatively graded in our opinion. Incorrectly listed as "Large
Date" on PCGS holder. The wholesomeness and visual allure
far exceeds that of the typical survivor of this very scarce two-
year type. Boldly struck with full frosty mint lustre beneath
handsome golden russet and delicate blue iridescent toning.

#004311

423 1837 Seated, Large Date. About Uncirculated-50. Dark gray and
attractive toning on both sides although slightly mottled on the
reverse. The strike is sharp and the surfaces are average with
minor hairlines present in the fields from brief circulation. An
important and short-lived type coin that shows the new Seated
Liberty design in cameo without the obverse stars. All digits in
the date show recutting below on this early die state.

From the Collection of Benjamin Woodrujf.

#004311

424 1838 No Drapery. MS-65 (PCGS). A lovely Gem exhibiting

frosty devices and satiny fields. Virtually all design features
are as sharp as could be desired save for some of the reverse
dentils. Both surfaces are beautifully toned in pleasing pastel
gold, blue, and rose.

In 1838, stars appeared for the first time around Liberty's seated portrait
on the 1837 issue, there were no obverse stars as the Mint engraver seemed
intent on more closely duplicating the design of the 183n Gobreeht dollar.

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125 1844 MS-65 (PCGS). A lovely lustrous Gem example. Virtu- 439

ally all design features are as sharp as could be desired. Pearl
gray toning at the centers deepens to pleasing gold at the
rims. Worth a generous bid from the numismatist who desires
aesthetically appealing pieces.

#004333

431

26 1845 Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64, and virtually of

Gem quality. Attractive rose-gold centers framed by iridescent
blue at the rim. A decent strike complements this lovely ex-
ample.

#004335

27 1849/6 Breen-3053. Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64.

Frosty surfaces with excellent lustre. The strike is needle sharp
with the reverse exhibiting several die cracks. An unusual 432
overdate that is sure to please.

#004342

28 1849/6 Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63. Rich and deep golden
toning comes to life courtesy of the frosty underlying lustre.
Sharply struck with bold details on both sides. Struck from a
shattered reverse die, which has also been seen coupled with
the 1849/8/6 overdate variety.

From the Collection of Benjamin Woodruff. 433

#004342

29 1853 Arrows. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63. A lustrous
golden gray specimen with rich rose toning and impressive
eye appeal.

From the Collection of Benjamin Woodruff.

#004356

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1859 MS-66 (PCGS). A satiny gem with rich lustre, a bold strike,
and warm gold and olive toning highlights. A one-year-only
design type, with the obverse portrait of Liberty, stars, and
other details laid at the feet of Mint Engraver Anthony Paquet.
Careful examination under low magnification and a high-in-
tensity light fail to yield a single mark of merit, especially to
the unaided eye. Choice and lovely.

#004371

1862 Choice Brilliant Proof-63, or better. This bright silver
specimen has a stellar appearance. The fields are icy smooth
and quite reflective. It is tempting to describe this eye appeal-
ing coin as Very Choice Proof-64.

#004445

Handsome Gem Proof 1868 Half Dime

2x photo

1868 Gem Brilliant Proof-65. Wonderfully glass-smooth fields
are boldly white, and show delicate flecks of gold. The crisply
defined reliefs show a subtle hint of palest gold for pleasing,
understated elegance. This example, one of 600 Proofs struck,
is of outstanding overall quality and appeal.

#004451

1868-S Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63. Sharply struck
throughout and lustrous beneath thick and somewhat mottled
gray toning. A mix of gold and russet is found in the fields.
Early to middle die state for this hard working die pair, with
evidence of prominent die clashing on both sides and two thin
cracks on the lower reverse.

From the Collection of Benjamin Woodruff.

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Superlative Proof-67 1872 Half Dime

Gem Cameo Example

U.S. DIMES

434

435

436

437

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1872 Proof-67 CAM (PCGS). A splendid strike with virtually
all design features defined to full advantage including the
varied minute details of the cereal wreath. The frosty motifs
beautifully complement the mirror fields. Delicate rose and
gold toning in the central areas deepens to violet and navy
blue peripherally. A scant 950 Proof half dimes were minted
during the year, and we can proclaim that just a few surviving
specimens could match the quality offered here.

PCGS Population: 2, none finer within any designation.

#084455

1872 Gem Brilliant Uncirculated-65. Satiny surfaces that
contain a bit of russet toning. The strike is well defined and al-
lows this coin to give a good rendering of Christian Gobrecht's
design.

#004400

1872-S Mintmark above bow. Very Choice Brilliant Uncircu-
lated-64. Varying shades of wonderfully rich golden emerald
toning is accented by wispy traces of royal blue iridescence
on both sides. The underlying strike is bold, and the lustre is
equally as appealing.

#004402

1873-S Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63. Medium steel gray
with deepening highlights and strong underlying lustre. A
nicely struck specimen from the final year of the denomina-
tion.

#004405

U.S. DRAPED BUST DIMES

Scarce 1796 JR-2 Dime

2x photo

438 1796 John Reich-2. Rarity 4. About Uncirculated-50. An

attractive coin that boasts gunmetal-blue and gray toning
throughout. The strike is sharp as expected for this first
year of issue. As to the surfaces, these are average with a
few minor scattered handling nicks and tiny edge bruises,
notably over N of UNITED but so minor they scarcely show
as lighter toned areas on the extreme edge. Boldly clashed
dies show the opposing devices in the fields, as often seen
for this pairing. Identifiable by a minor scrape on the lower
stroke of the L and left serif of B in LIBERTY. This is the
fourth scarcest of the seven 1796 dime varieties, represented
by between 5% and 10% of the known 1796 dimes.

Thankfully for collectors today, a good many 1796 dimes were saved
in high grades, making most of the varieties or a single example readily
obtainable for the current market price. The second and final year of the
type was the 1797 dimes and these are represented by just two varieties,
one with 16 obverse stars and the other with 13 stars. In 1798 the Draped
Bust obverse design was complemented by the Heraldic Eagle reverse
and this continued through 1807 when production halted for a year and
switched to the new John Reich design in 1809.

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439 1796 JR-4. Rarity-4. AU-58 (PCGS). A bright and attractive coin that has delicate peripheral gold toning starting to

form around the edges, with the centers light silver-gray. The strike was sharp as nearly always seen on 1796 dimes,
with strong separation on Liberty's uppermost curls and most of the eagle's breast feathers still surviving. Faint,
nearly horizontal adjustment marks can be discerned crossing through Liberty's central curls and neck. Middle die
state with the usual thin crack through the first star to the second curl on Liberty, no signs of clashing, and another
crack on the reverse left of first S of STATES. Identifiable by a tiny edge scrape above the eighth star and another
above the first A of AMERICA. A coin with strong eye appeal, reflective fields, and frosty devices. First year of issue
for the denomination, and a two year type coin.

From Stack's 65th Anniversary Sale, October 2000, Lot 481.

#004461

High-Grade 1797 13 Star Dime

440 1797 JR-2. Rarity-4. 13 Stars. AU-55 (NGC). Toned gunmetal-gray in the fields with the expected blue tints mixed

in, while the devices are lighter silver-gray. The color is well matched on the obverse and reverse. The strike was
accomplished with considerable force, with the denticles and devices all boldly executed, and brought up to their
full depth by the dies. No surface problems are apparent, with no obvious rim marks or scratches that detract the
eye. Moderate wear from brief circulation is found on Liberty's curls and the eagle's breast, the highest points of
the design. In terms of rarity, the 13 Star obverse variety is slightly scarcer than the 16 Star obverse. Of considerable
importance is the research done by the dime book authors who believe that over 10,000 pieces of the reported 25,261
pieces struck were likely dated 1796. Certainly not many survive as nice as the present coin and the total number
to come down to us is likely a few hundred at most. The present coin is probably within the top 10 known of the
13 Star variety, and PCGS and NGC combined have graded 28 pieces through all grades.

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Desirable 1798 JR-4 Draped Bust Dime 445

441 1798 JR-4. Rarity-3. Large 8. AU-55 (NGC). Steel gray with

traces of lustre in the protected areas and pleasing in appear-
ance. Iridescent hues dance through Liberty's curls and flecks
of darker gold reside within the lower reverse devices. A decent
strike on Liberty's hair and the eagle, and the surfaces are av-
erage or better with no distracting nicks or scratches. Middle 446
die state as usually seen with a minor crack from the edge to
Liberty's nose, extending below her chin, and rim crumbling
is found around portions of the reverse.

#004466

Elusive 1801 Dime

442 1801 JR-1. Rarity-4. EF-40 (PCGS). A scarce date which is

seldom found at all and when seen is seldom above the
grade of Fine. Toned with a mix of golden gray in the fields,
lighter silver patches are seen on the devices. The strike is
average, with slight softness on Liberty's curls, but the eagle
and stars above are sharp. As always, the reverse die shows
evidence of rust in the fields as the Philadelphia Mint left it
exposed to the humid summer that year, allowing tiny pits of
rust to form. For identification there are two nearly vertical
shallow scratches in the right obverse field and a couple of
minor ticks in her hair curls near her temple.

#004471

443 1801 JR-1. Rarity-4. VF-30 DETAILS (ANACS) CLEANED.

Retoned with cloudy gray and lighter golden gray near the
rims. The strike is sharp and the surfaces are average with
scattered hairlines noted in the fields. Identifiable by a thin
scratch from Liberty's chin to the edge between the 10th and
11th stars. Diagnostic recut R in LIBERTY and a thin spike ex-
tending up from the right corner of the shield confirm the die
pairing. Extensive die rust is present on the reverse as always
for this variety. As a date, an 1801 dime is considerably scarcer
than the 1805 or 1807 issues of this same type.

#004471

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448

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444 1805 JR-2. Rarity-2. 4 Berries. VF DETAILS (NCS). "Plugged,

whizzed." Cleaned long ago, lightly granular surfaces now
deep slate and rose. Damage contained nicely, not visible to the
unaided eye. Sharpness definitely VF, finer in places, especially
on the reverse.

#004477

1834 JR-1. Rarity-1. Choice About Uncirculated-55. The!

overall look of this example is rather pleasing. The obverse
displays some light hairlines from an old wiping but is toned i 1
steel gray with some golden and carbon gray. The reverse is(
a breathtaking combination of sea green, neon blue, rose and t
sunset golden toning.

#004526

U.S. LIBERTY SEATED DIMES

1837 Liberty Seated. Large Date. EF-45 (NGC). Deep golden
gray with no serious marks.

B-3216. Fortin-lOlb. Rarity-2. "The obverse die progressively deteriorated |
until a pie shaped [editor's note: actually a pie slice crack] die crack forms. .
The die cracks first start at 4:00 then at 7:00 on the rim and meet at Liberty's |
left knee at a point to the right of shield. Reverse is again rotated left 23°... j
collectors will be able to find examples showing different and progressive <
stages of the obverse die cracks."

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1838-0 RPM-1. EF-40 (ANACS). The mintmark is repunched
low on this variety, with portions of the undertype O seen on
the left and right lower sides of the O mintmark. Toned golden
gray over most of the surface with a splash of blue peripheral
toning at the top of the obverse and continuing on the bottom
of the reverse. A scarce type coin with decent surfaces.

#004564

1845 MS-64 (NGC). Sharply struck and fully lustrous. The
obverse exhibits delightful bull's-eye toning with pearl gray
at the center, changing to violet and electric blue at the rim.
The reverse is brilliant at the center changing to lilac at the
rim.

#004586

1850-0 Medium O. Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly Choice-611

Highly lustrous, somewhat prooflike, and fully brilliant savet
for a crescent of deep gold at the obverse rim. Seldom seen-
above EF, this date is treasured by specialists in the series on*
those rare occasions when a Mint State specimen becomes-
available. Indeed, the seateddimevarieties.com website gives-
the Medium O variety, as offered here, a full Rarity-7 rating
in Uncirculated grades.

Fortin-107. Rarity-7 as Uncirculated. "A very difficult date to locate iro
grades of VF or better. Greer indicates that the Small O is the scarcest of tM
three mintmark sizes followed by the Medium O and finally the Large dj
However, I have struggled for years to find nice examples of the Large dl
variety in the grade range of EF to AU. This date has been undervalued in EB
or better for many years. The demand for the three mintmark sizes bv variety
collectors also limits the available supply for date and mint collectors."

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1857 Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63. Charcoal gray toning
over well struck surfaces. No major marks detract from this
coin's attractive eye appeal.

#004614

1859-S VF-30 (PCGS). This key date is seldom found at all,
and virtually never in a pleasing collector grade like VF-30.
A mere 60,000 pieces were coined and most disappeared long
ago. Medium silver-gray with a few darker gray flecks in the
fields. For identification a shallow dig-scratch combination is
found in the right obverse field to the right of Liberty's elbow.
The strike is adequate and the coin is well balanced for this
grade level.

#004621

1860-S MS-62 (PCGS). A solid example of this scarce date that
boasts a full strike, attractive gray toning with russet accents,
and clean surfaces. The mintage for the year was 140,000 pieces,
few of which survived in Uncirculated grades. For identifica-
tion purposes, there is a small toning speck below the M of
AMERICA. A shallow die line extends from the denticle above
the ER of the same word.

PCGS Population: 4; 8 finer (Finest MS-65)

#004622

Lustrous Gem Brilliant Uncirculated 1868-S Dime

455 1868-S MS-66 (PCGS). Abeautiful coin that retains undimin-

ished lustre in the fields and is generally bright silver save for
peripheral green and gold toning, with a touch of fuchsia at
the top of the obverse. The strike was sharp enough to bring
up the devices such as Liberty's head and the surrounding
legend, as well as the wreath details on the reverse. Minor
evidence of die clashing and thin cracks are present on the
reverse. One of the top examples to survive from the mintage
of just 260,000 pieces and such quality is decidedly rare.

PCGS Population: 2; none finer.

#004648

456

1874 Arrows. MS-64^ (NGC). Is this simply a prooflike busi-
ness strike or is it really a Proof impression masquerading as
a circulation issue? The strike is sharp, and the frosty devices
contrast nicely with the reflective fields. Both surfaces have
brilliant centers. Gold, blue, and violet toning can be seen at
the rims. A lovely example of a popular and eagerly sought
two-year design type.

#004668

1861 MS-65 (NGC). Type I Obverse, five vertical lines above
ribbon on Liberty's shield. A high degree of lustre supports
rich electric blue and speckled slate toning highlights. Nicely
struck.

#004633

457

1868 Proof-66 (PCGS). Tied for finest certified by PCGS. Heav-
ily frosted motifs and deeply reflective fields. The obverse is 458
a study in rich crimson, fiery orange, and delightful peach
iridescence, while the reverse provides pale violet, electric blue,
and rose toning highlights. From a Proof mintage for the date
of just 600 pieces.

PCGS Population: 5; none finer within any designation.

#004761

1875 Proof-65 (PCGS). A lovely Gem having satiny devices
and glittering mirror fields. Most design features are as sharp
as could be desired. Pleasing gold and violet iridescence at the
centers changes to sky blue at the borders. One of the finest
survivors from a Proof mintage of just 700 pieces.

#004772

1877-CC MS-65 (PCGS). Sharply struck and frosty. The central
areas exhibit pearl gray toning changing to golden brown and
navy blue at the rims. The obverse die rusted slightly before the
presently offered specimen was struck, and accordingly, there
is some minor roughness on the lower portions of Liberty’s
gown. A prize for the Carson City Mint specialist.

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459 1878 Choice Brilliant Proof-63. Generally bright silver in color

with a faint golden hue on the left half of the reverse. A pleas-
ing coin with just a few too many faint hairlines to warrant
a higher grade designation. An eye appealing example with
needle sharp details.

#004775

460 1882 Proof-67 (NGC). Sharply struck with blazing mirror fields.

The wreath motif on the reverse shows bold cameo contrast.
Partially brilliant with blushes of vivid gold, violet, and blue.
Only 1,100 Proof dimes were coined in 1882, and Proof-67
examples are seldom encountered.

NGC Census: 14; 5 finer within the designation (Proof-69 finest).
#004779

Frosty MS-67^ 1884 Dime

Important Condition Rarity

461 1884 MS-67^ (NGC). Frosty surfaces. Virtually all design

features are bold save for some minor tassel details on the left
side of the wreath. Pale champagne iridescence at the centers
changes to golden brown, violet, and blue peripherally. Despite
a generous mintage of 3,366,380 pieces, only a tiny handful of
survivors could match the quality offered here.

NGC Census: 3; 5 finer (MS-68* finest).

#004692

462 1886 Proof-64 (PCGS). A satiny white coin that shows a touch

of haze in the fields and a couple of minute golden specks on
the lower obverse. A vertical planchet streak on the lower
center of the reverse serves to identify this.

#004783

463 1887 MS-66 (NGC). Lustrous and attractive. Intermingled

gold and lilac toning in the central areas changes to sky blue,
golden brown, and pink at the borders. The presently offered
specimen is tied with a handful of other examples as the fifth
finest certified by NGC.

#004698

464 1890 Proof-66 (PCGS). Reflective fields and frosty motifs show
rich peach and gold toning on the obverse, while the reverse
displays mutated electric blue and rose. One of 590 Proofs of
the date struck.

#004787

465 Pair of dimes: ☆ 1891 Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly Choice-62
☆ 1916 Barber. Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly Choice-62. The

former coin enjoys reflective fields beneath a blend of lilac,
pale green, and mauve iridescence. The latter reveals trivial
microspeckling, and is toned pale gold over sharp, satiny
surfaces. (Total: 2 pieces)

U.S. BARBER DIMES

466 1892 Proof-65 CAM (PCGS). A pleasing cameo gem Proof from

the first year of the design type. Frosty motifs and mirrored
fields with a hint of faint champagne.

The assembly of a full run of Proof Barber dimes from 1892 to 1915 (no
Proofs were made in 1916) is a pleasant exercise, and quite do-able. Market
prices today are quite reasonable, in our view. Some care is needed to acquire
truly choice specimens as here.

#084875

467 1892 Proof-64 (PCGS). A splendid strike. The devices are j
satiny and the fields are blazing mirrors. Beautifully toned in
intermingled blue, orange-gold, and violet. A lovely example |
coined during the first year of issue of the Barber design 1
type.

#004875

468 Pair of Barber dimes: ☆ 1892 Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly 0
Choice-62. Lustrous steel gray with rose and powder blue I
highlights ☆ 1896 Brilliant Uncirculated-60. Strong lustre on
golden gray surfaces, rich golden highlights in the protected
areas. Repunched date. (Total: 2 pieces)

469 Selection of Barber dimes: ☆ 1892 Very Choice About Un- ,
circulated-58. Deep golden gray ☆ 1893 Very Choice About \\
Uncirculated-58. Deep smoky golden gray ☆ 1894 Choice I
Extremely Fine-45. Golden gray ☆ 1896 Choice About Un- j
circulated-55. Lustrous, traces of a long ago cleaning ☆ 1897
Very Choice About Uncirculated-58. Medium golden gray j
with champagne highlights ☆ 1899 Brilliant Uncirculated-t>0. 1
Frosty with deep rose and gold toning at the rims A 1906 Very j
Choice About Uncirculated-58. Warm champagne highlights
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70 Quartette of Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly Choice-62 Barber
dimes: ☆ 1892-0. Sharply struck, dipped long ago. Broadly
repunched date ☆ 1900. Abroad array of golden hues on lus-
trous surfaces ☆ 1909. Lustrous golden gray ☆ 1914-D. Rich
golden highlights on both sides. (Total: 4 pieces)

71 San Francisco Mint Barber dime duo: ☆ 1892-S Choice About
Uncirculated-55. Lustrous with warm golden highlights ☆
1895-S About Uncirculated-50. Repunched 5 in date. Golden
tones. A nice pair of semi-key dates. (Total: 2 pieces)

72 San Francisco Mint Barber dime foursome: ☆ 1893-S Choice
About Uncirculated-55. Deep champagne highlights with
some speckled gray toning ☆ 1902-S About Uncirculated-50.
Medium steel gray with some golden highlights ☆ 1905-S Very
Choice About Uncirculated-58. Brilliant silver centers with
deep golden halos ☆ 1908-S Choice About Uncirculated-55.
Golden gray surfaces with rich electric blue, carmine, and gold
highlights. A nice group overall. (Total: 4 pieces)

73 Quartette of Barber dimes: ☆ 1894-0 Net Extremely Fine-40;
sharpness of About Uncirculated-50, obverse cleaned ☆ 1895-
O Net Very Fine-25; sharpness of Choice Extremely Fine-45,
pitted ☆ 1898-0 Net VF-30; sharpness of Extremely Fine-40,
cleaned ☆ 1899-0 Net Very Fine-25; sharpness of Choice Very
Fine-35, cleaned and scratched. (Total: 4 pieces)

74 1895-0 Choice Very Fine-35. Medium silver gray with some

deeper tones in the protected areas. A choice example of the
most important key date — next to the 1894-S rarity, that is — in
the Barber dime series. Indeed, this specimen stakes a bold
claim to Extremely Fine.

#004807

75 1896 Proof-65 CAM (PCGS). A sparkling Gem Proof with frosty
motifs and satiny, reflective fields. Faint gold and champagne
hues gather on both sides.

#084880

76 Mintmarked Barber dime trio: ☆ 1897-0 Extremely Fine-40,
some light granularity but bold sharpness ☆ 1901-S Fine-12.
Golden toning highlights, full LIBERTY ☆ 1909-S About
Uncirculated-50. Champagne and rose highlights. Three low-
mintage, semi-key dates. (Total: 3 pieces)

77 1 899 Proof-66 (PCGS). Lovely intermingled gold, violet, and

blue iridescence complements both surfaces. The fields are
nicely reflective, while the design elements are satiny on the
obverse and frosty on the reverse. A scant 846 Proof dimes
were coined during the year.

#004883

Selection of About Uncirculated San Francisco Mint Barber
dimes: ☆ 1899-S About Uncirculated-50 t- 1905-S Choice
About Uncirculated-55 ☆ 1906-S About Uncirculated-53
1911-S Choice About Uncirculated-55 ☆ 1912-S Choice About
Uncirculated-55 ☆ 1914-S About Uncirculated-50 > 1915-S
About Uncirculated-50. Surfaces brushed ☆ 1916-S About
Uncirculated-53. A nice group, all with varied golden toning
highlights. (Total: 8 pieces)

Quartette of New Orleans Mint Barber dimes: ☆ 1901-0
Very Choice About Uncirculated-58 ☆ 1902-0 Choice About
Uncirculated-55 ☆ 1903-0 Very Choice About Uncirculated-
58 ☆ 1909-0 Choice About Uncirculated-55. All lustrous with
varied toning highlights. (Total: 4 pieces)

Parade of Barber dimes: ☆ 1902-0 About Uncirculated-53
☆ 1908-D Brilliant Uncirculated-60 ☆ 1909-D About Uncir-
culated-50 ☆ 1910 Brilliant Uncirculated-60 ☆ 1910-D About
Uncirculated-53 ☆ 1911-S Choice About Uncirculated-55 ☆ 1914
Choice About Uncirculated-55 ☆ 1916 About Uncirculated-53.
Dipped long ago now retoning. A nice group of coins, all with
lustre and varied toning highlights. (Total: 8 pieces)

1903 Proof-66 (PCGS). The fields are reflective and the devices
are satiny. The obverse exhibits lovely pink, violet, and blue
toning. The reverse is brilliant. One of the finest survivors from
a tiny mintage of just 755 Proofs.

PCGS Population: 18; 6 finer within any designation (Proof-67 finest).
#004887

1903-S Choice Very Fine-30. Light golden gray with strong
details for the grade. A few hairlines are noted on the cheek.
A low-mintage, semi-key date.

#004832

1904 MS-66 (NGC). Sharply struck and frosty. Mostly brilliant
surfaces with crescents of golden brown, violet, and blue at the
rims. The presently offered example ranks among the finest
certified by NGC.

NGC Census: 6; 1 finer (MS-66-fr).

#004833

1904 Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64. Attractive satinv
surfaces exude light golden toning. The strike is wonderful and
further enhances the overall eye appeal of this prettv coin.
#004833

Low-mintage Barber dime duo: t 1904-S Extremely Fine-40.
Rich champagne hues, non-offensive old scratch at 10:00 on
the obverse ☆ 1913-S About Uncirculated-50. Lightly cleaned
long ago, long since nicely and naturally retoned. Two elusive
dimes from San Francisco. (Total: 2 pieces)

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Vivid Gem Proof-67 1907 Dime

1907 Proof-67 (PCGS). Delightful blue, violet, and gold iri-
descent toning characterizes both the obverse and reverse. All
design features are sharp, and the reverse especially shows
pronounced cameo contrast, although there is no "cameo"
designation on the PCGS label. From a scant Proof mintage
of just 575 pieces.

PCGS Population: 11; 1 finer within any designation (Proof-68).

#004891

Quintette of San Francisco Mint dimes: ☆ 1908-S Choice
About Uncirculated-55 ☆ 1909-S About Uncirculated-53 ☆
1910-S About Uncirculated-50 ☆ 1911-S About Uncirculated-50
☆ 1916-S About Uncirculated-53. A nice group overall, each
with attractive golden highlights. (Total: 5 pieces)

Frosty MS-66 1909-0 Dime

1909-0 MS-66 (PCGS). A delightful, sharply struck Gem with
frosty surfaces. Delicate golden gray and pale lilac iridescence
enhances the central areas; wisps and tinges of orange and
blue ornament the peripheries. Although a fair number of
Uncirculated specimens have been preserved, few examples
could match the quality of the piece offered here.

PCGS Population: 10; 2 finer (MS-67 finest).

#004852

1909-0 Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64. Medium iri-
descent toning over satiny surfaces. The strike is bold and the
mintmark is repunched. A scarcer date, much in demand.
#004852

1910-D Gem Brilliant Uncirculated-65. Attractive multicol-
ored toning over well preserved surfaces. Satiny smooth fields
that are well struck giving this coin a delightful appearance.
#004855

Quartette of Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63 Barber dimes:

A 1911. Lustrous golden gray with slate highlights ☆ 1912.
Lustrous pale champagne surfaces ☆ 1915. Lustrous pale
champagne with some deeper highlights ☆ 1916. Brilliant
centers yield to rich golden halos. (Total: 4 pieces)

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1912 MS-66 (PCGS). Lustrous surfaces. Pewter gray toning
with blushes and wisps of golden brown and navy blue. Prob-
ably no more than a tiny fraction of 1% of survivors could
match the quality of this beauty.

#004860

Barber and Mercury dime trio: ☆ 1914-D Brilliant Uncircu-
lated, nearly Choice-62. Frosty with faint champagne ☆ 1916
Mercury. Gem Brilliant Uncirculated-65 FB. A highly lustrous
gem from the first year of the series ☆ 1921 Choice Fine-15.
Medium golden gray with no serious marks and impressive
eye appeal for the assigned grade. (Total: 3 pieces)

U.S. MERCURY DIMES

1916 Mercury. MS-67 FB (NGC). Bright iridescent rose, lilac,
and carmine on highly lustrous, satiny surfaces. A beautiful
example of the first date in the Mercury dime series.

From ANR’s Classics sale, September 2003, Lot 249.

#004905

Original roll of 1916 Mercury dimes. Average Very Choice
Brilliant Uncirculated-64 or better. All display frosty lustre,
most have Full Split Bands and with the end pieces are color-
fully toned. (Total: 50 pieces)

Threesome of Uncirculated Mercury dimes: ☆ 1916 Very
Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64 FB. Smoky golden gray
with strong lustre on matte-like surfaces ☆ 1929 Gem Brilliant
Uncirculated-65 FB. Satiny and brilliant with faint golden
tones, a few tiny reverse flecks noted under low magnification
☆ 1929-D Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64 FB. Richly
lustrous with satiny rose highlights. (Total: 3 pieces)

1916-D Mercury. Choice Very Good-10. Excellent "arm's
length" appearance. Closer examination uncovers evidence of
very slight filing at the upper left obverse rim, as well as signs
of a past light cleaning. As indicated earlier, the appearance
really does remain quite nice, as the surfaces are generally
smooth and the detail is far sharper than the norm. Rare and
always difficult acquire above Good.

#004906

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1916-D Mercury. Good-6. A full-rims specimen of the key to the
Mercury dime series. Pale golden gray with great eye appeal
and superb quality for the assigned grade.

#004907

1916-D Mercury. Good-4. Pale silver gray with some golden
highlights. Well circulated but not marked in an extreme man-
ner, and an altogether collectable example of the key to the
design type — as well as the key to the denomination in the
20th century.

#004907

Rare MS-65 1919-D Dime

Full Bands

504 1919-D MS-65 FB (PCGS). Sharply struck and frosty. Mostly

golden gray surfaces with some areas of original mint bril-
liance on the reverse. Despite a generous mintage of 9,939,000
pieces, comparatively few were set aside at the time of is-
sue to accommodate the needs of coin collectors of the era.
Although the 1919-D is available with some regularity in
MS-63 and lower grades, only a tiny proportion of the extant
Uncirculated population could aspire to MS-65. Since the
population of serious Mercury dime collectors is vast, the
level of demand for Gem-quality 1919-D dimes is enormous.
Once the present piece crosses the auction block, when will
another of equal quality become available?

PCGS Population: 13; 5 finer witEiin the designation (MS-66 FB finest).

#004925

1917-S MS-66 FB (PCGS). Brilliant, lustrous, and sharply 595
struck. Nice in every way. Magnification reveals some scarcely
noticeable die polishing lines in the obverse field. Not an easy
issue to find this nicely preserved.

#004915

Parade of lustrous PCGS-certified Mercury dimes: ☆ 1918-S

MS-64. Intermingled coppery gold and lilac-gray iridescence
☆ 1929 MS-64 FB. Brilliant ☆ 1934 MS-66 FB. Essentially bril-
liant, with a whisper of gold on the high points ☆ 1935 MS-65
FB (2). One is brilliant; the other exhibits pleasing blue, violet,
and gold-gray toning ☆ 1937-D MS-67 FB. Brilliant. (Total: 6
pieces)

Group of PCGS-certified Mercury dimes with emphasis on
Gem-quality pieces: ☆ 1920 MS-63 FB ☆ 1927 MS-64 FB ☆
1936-D MS-64 FB ☆ 1939 MS-65 FB ☆ 1940-S MS-66 ☆ 1941-D
MS-66 ☆ 1943-S MS-66 ☆ 1944-D MS-66 ☆ 1945 MS-66. These
pieces are variously either brilliant or lightly toned. (Total: 9
pieces)

506 1920-D MS-64 FB (NGC). Satiny and delightfully lustrous with

pale gold on both sides. An unusually pleasing specimen. We
note that fewer than 20 1920-D dimes have received a higher
grade within the FB category from NGC than the specimen
presently offered.

#004931

1918-S MS-63 FB (PCGS). Pale champagne iridescence comple-
ments frosty surfaces. Most central design features are sharp.

Quite scarce this nicely preserved despite a generous mintage
of 19,300,000 pieces. Evidently, only a few rolls were put aside 507
at the time of issue.

#004921

Quintette of certified Mercury dimes, all with toning except
as noted: ☆ 1919 MS-65 (ANACS) ☆ 1928-S MS-65 (NGC) ☆

1931 MS-64 (NGC) ☆ 1941-D MS-66 FB (NGC). Brilliant ☆ 1945
MS-66 (NGC). (Total: 5 pieces).

Choice Mint State 1920-S Dime

PCGS MS-64 FB

1920-S MS-64 FB (PCGS). A satiny specimen with intense
lustre and faint champagne highlights. A definite gem to the
unaided eye, though careful scrutiny under low magnification
reveals a few tiny, well-hidden marks that may have influenced
the grader. Unusual S mintmark; a tiny dash in the field to the
right of the existing mintmark and what may be a line in the
lower loop of the mintmark allude to a misplaced S that was
effaced and then repunched.

#004933

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508 1924-D MS-65 (NGC). Sparkling cartwheel lustre tempered by

rich gold and violet toning. A beautiful coin for the grade.
#004944

Splendid Gem 1925-D Mercury Dime

Tied for Finest Graded by NGC

509 1925-D MS-67 FB (NGC). An incredibly lovely gem with ef-

fusive cartwheel lustre on sparkling silver surfaces. Sharply
struck and incredibly appealing, and certain to rank among
the finest Mercury dimes ever seen. A pleasing gem.

NGC Census: 4; none finer within any designation.

#004951

510 1925-D MS-64 FB (NGC). Brilliant and lustrous. Most central

design features are sharp. A touch of striking softness is noted
at the rims. A small lamination flaw at the obverse rim at 4:00.
#004951

Exemplary Gem 1925-S Dime

None Graded Finer by NGC

1925-S MS-67 FB (NGC). A frosty, highly lustrous gem with
an array of rich gold, peach, and crimson on the obverse, the
reverse lightly toned in pale champagne. Sharp and appeal-
ing, and among the finest examples of the date currently
available in a NGC holder. An impressive gem.

NGC Census: 5; none finer within any designation.

#004953

512 1927 Gem Brilliant Uncirculated-65. A full strike has imparted

this glorious coin with full split bands. The excellent surfaces
are dominated by frosty mint lustre and the color is bright
silver with just a touch or two of russet toning at the rims. A
beautiful example.

#004960

513 1928 MS-67 FB (PCGS). Tied for finest certified by PCGS, with

none certified finer within any designation, FB or otherwise.
Highly lustrous satiny surfaces with faint champagne toning
on both sides. Undeniable gem, and worth a premium bid.
PCGS Population: 24; none finer within any designation.

#004967

514 1928 Gem Brilliant Uncirculated-65. Radiant mint frost leaps

from the surfaces of this wonderful specimen. This bright
white example was boldly struck and displays full split
bands.

#004966

515 1929 MS-67 FB (PCGS). Tied for finest graded by PCGS. A

pleasing gem with faint champagne hues supported by in-
tensely whirling cartwheel lustre. Sharp and appealing, a gem
that will satisfy even the fussiest Mercury dime specialist.

PCGS Population: 46; none finer within the designation.

#004973

516 1934-D MS-67 FB (PCGS). Tied for finest graded lay PCGS.

A satiny gem. Broadly sweeping cartwheel lustre and faint
champagne add intensity to the overall appeal of this sharply
struck gem.

PCGS Population: 35; none finer within the designation.

#004991

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Impressive Gem Proof 1936 Dime

of Proof coinage within the denomination. Reflective fields
and lightly dusted motifs display an array of rich violet,
crimson, and fiery gold toning on both sides. A delightful
Proof Mercury dime that comes close to perfection in the
eye's of NGC.

NGC Census: 63; 4 finer (all Proof-68).

#005071

518 1937 MS-68 FB (NGC). Tied for finest graded by NGC. An

impressive, satin gem with intense underlying lustre that sup-
ports a wealth of deep rainbow toning on both sides. Sharp
and appealing, especially to those who enjoy richly toned early
20th-century coins.

NGC Census: 15; none finer within the designation.

#005005

519 1937-S MS-67 FB (PCGS). Brilliant, satiny, and sharply struck.

Virtually as nice as the moment it left the dies. A small area of
die polish is noted by Liberty's forehead. Not a particularly
scarce issue in Uncirculated grade, but certainly very elusive
this nicely preserved.

#005009

520 1938 Proof-67 (PCGS). A brightly reflective specimen with
rich rose, champagne, and sky blue toning highlights on both
sides.

#005073

521 Pair of 1930s Proof dimes: ☆ 1938 Gem Brilliant Proof-65. A

lovely coin with brilliant surfaces that are mostly untoned. Well
struck with no major defects ☆ 1939 Gem Brilliant Proof-65.
Lightly toned over well struck surfaces. A handsome pair that
should be closely inspected. (Total: 2 pieces)

1939 Proof-68 (NGC). Fully brilliant. A stunning Gem having
satiny devices and glittering mirror fields. One of the finest
survivors from an original mintage of just 9,321 pieces. A prize
for the numismatic perfectionist.

#005074

Pair of 1940s Proof dimes: ☆ 1940 Gem Brilliant Proof-65.

Light golden toning with some areas of deep russet. Good
mirrored surfaces give this coin excellent eye appeal ☆ 1942
Gem Brilliant Proof-65. Dazzling Proof surfaces that are well
struck and untoned. A lovely pair that would fit into any high
grade set. (Total: 2 pieces)

524 Pair of 1940s Proof dimes: ☆ 1941 Very Choice Brilliant
Proof-64. Marvelous reflective surfaces that are nearly defect-
free. A handsome coin that is devoid of most toning ☆ 1942
Gem Brilliant Proof-65. Mottled russet on the obverse with
the reverse untoned. Well struck with good mirrored surfaces.
(Total: 2 pieces)

525 Sets of dimes: ☆ Complete "Short Set" of Mercury dimes
1941-1945-S. The average grade is Choice Brilliant Uncir-
culated-63 or better except for the 1941-S which is a super
slider. Four of the coins exhibit full split bands and are worth
a premium as such ☆ Complete set of Roosevelt dimes 1946-
1964-D with a few copper nickel coins not counted. The grades
range from Choice About Uncirculated-55 to Choice Brilliant
Uncirculated-63 with a few finer. A mostly untoned set with
good mint lustre. Both sets are housed in custom plastic hold-
ers. (Total: 69 pieces)

526 1941-D MS-68 FB (PCGS). Tied for finest graded by PCGS. A

highly lustrous gem with impressive orange, gold, and crimson
toning highlights at the rims. Sharp and appealing.

PCGS Population: 17; none finer within the designation.

#005031

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Gem Uncirculated 1942/1 Mercury 10<f

Tied for Finest Certified by PCGS

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1942/1 MS-66 FB (PCGS). A sparkling pale golden gem with intense cartwheel lustre and eye appeal to match.
Among the most popular of all American overdate coin issues, this particular variety was known almost since the
day it hit circulation. Indeed, stories abound of New York City subway cashiers who made a living retrieving these
from circulation and selling them for a modest profit. The present coin is tied for finest FB example of the date
certified by PCGS, and further, no non-FB example of the date has been certified finer than the grade offered here.
In short, the present specimen represents one of the finest examples of this popular overdate rarity in existence.
PCGS Population: 6; none finer within the designation.

Holder marked Dominick/Joshua II.

#005037

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1942/1 About Uncirculated-53. Plenty of retained lustre graces the pale golden gray surfaces of this ever-popular
20th-century overdate.

#005037

1942/1 Choice Very Fine-35 and essentially "perfect" for a coin at this grade level. Shades of balanced medium
gra} Pining highlight surfaces that still retain a visible degree of muted underlying mint lustre. No set of Mercury

dimes is complete without an example of this elusive, highly important overdate
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1~ce Vefy Fine-30- Medium golden gray with deeper gold and rose toning. Choice for the grade.

^ • edlum s,lver gray W1th good eye appeal. A few faint marks are apparent under low

magnification, but the overall integrity is still suitable

#005037

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P #00^37 6 deV1CeS‘ An eVenly StrUCk' aPPealin8 example of this highly significant overdate.

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Extraordinary MS-68 1943-S Dime

Full Bands

1943-S MS-68 FB (PCGS). Virtually flawless! Brilliant and sharply struck. Close examination reveals some scarcely
noticeable die polish lines, as made, in the fields of both the obverse and reverse. It's difficult to imagine that more
than just a tiny handful of comparable examples could exist in all numismatics.

#005049

ROOSEVELT DIMES

1982 No P. MS-64 (NGC). Intermingled gold and lilac-gray iridescence. A small spot at Roosevelt's temple is noted
and mentioned for accuracy s sake. Mintmarks were routinely applied to all Roosevelt dime obverses beginning
in 1980; Philadelphia Mint dimes were given a "P" mintmark for the first time in the history of that denomination.
The presently-offered variety was produced as a consequence of an error by a Mint workman, who forgot to add
a mintmark to a 1982 dime obverse.

Other dime varieties with missing mintmarks include 1968, 1970, 1975, and 1983 Proofs, all issued without the usual "S" mintmark. As
Proof coins are individually made, it's remarkable these could have been produced without the error being immediately recognized by the
technicians performing the work.

#005162

535 1983 No S. Proof-69 DCAM (PCGS). A stunning Gem characterized by frosty devices and glittering mirror fields.

Presumably, just a few hundred examples of the variety were coined. Walter Breen in his Encyclopedia, published
in 1988, noted that the variety was "found in [about] 100 Proof sets identified to date."

#095265

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536 1875 Choice About Uncirculated-55 PL. Mostly brilliant surfaces with wisps of rosy gold on both surfaces. Most
design features are sharply defined and the fields are nicely reflective. A faint scratch is noted beneath Liberty's
cap.

#005296

537 Pair of twenty-cent pieces from the first year of the denomination: ☆ 1875 Extremely Fine-40. Deep golden gray
with good eye appeal ☆ 1875-S Choice Very Fine-35, close to EF overall. A nice pair. (Total: 2 pieces)

538 1875-S Choice About Uncirculated-55. Lustrous golden gray with warm olive toning highlights. A popular type
coin, especially when so nice; many specimens in today's marketplace are apt to be heavily circulated or, at the
other end of the spectrum, either Gem Proof or Mint State. Here is a nice "collector coin" if ever there was one.

From the Collection of Benjamin Woodruff.

#005298

539 1876 Choice About Uncirculated-55. Rich golden gray with some medium slate overtones. An attractive represen-
tative of the date and grade combination. A circulation strike rarity, one of only 14,640 examples of the date struck
for intended use in commerce.

From the Collection of Benjamin Woodruff.

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U.S. DRAPED BUST QUARTERS

540 1805 Browning-3. Rarity-1. VF DETAILS (NCS). "Repaired,

whizzed." Deep golden brown at the rims, lighter gold else-
where. A pleasing coin to the unaided eye despite an old 543
cleaning; one must look closely to determine the faults of this
fairly attractive Draped Bust quarter. Certainly a suitable coin
for a circulated type set.

#005313

541 1806 Browning-3. Rarity-1. VF DETAILS (NCS). "Improperly

cleaned." Medium silver gray with varied champagne hues,
brush marks present from an old cleaning. A few faint marks
are noted, none of them overbearing or likely to immediately

542 1806 Browning-4. Rarity-4. VF DETAILS (NCS). "Improperly

cleaned." Medium slate with lighter high points. Some brush
marks and tiny digs become apparent under low magnification.
A fairly scarce variety.

#005314

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Lustrous 1818/5 Capped Bust Quarter

1818/5 Browning-1. Rarity-2. AU-58 (NGC). Even light silver
on both sides with lustre in the protected areas. Fully struck*
on all devices — especially the stars — as this early die state had
not yet been lapped to reduce the depth of the design elements.
The undertype flag of the 5 is clear within the upper loop of
the second 8. Clean surfaces reveal no distracting scratches or
bumps, but for identification a minute pair of tic are nestled
into the crotch of the curl in front of Liberty's ear. Both dies
show bold evidence of clashing in the fields.

#005323

1818/5 Browning-1. Rarity-2. About Uncirculated-50. Light
to medium gray and a bit cloudy with the lustre subdued in
the fields. The strike is quite sharp and the surfaces pleasing,,
with no scratches and just one minor rim tic by the upper arrow
point. Middle to late die state with the crack from the beak to
shield, and clashing above the date and surrounding fields.

#005323

Colorful Brilliant Uncirculated 1818
Capped Bust Quarter

545 1818 Browning-2. Rarity-1. Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly Choice?

62, lightly cleaned. The lustre still shines in the fields beneath vide
blue-green and russet hues that cover the obverse and reverse ill
fashionable style. The central reverse also displays a central splasM
of fuchsia to magenta mixed over the central device. Sharply imj
pressed for this late die state, with the obverse cracks extendinsi
lightly down to star 12, and exceptionally bold evidence of *1"*
clashing in the obverse and reverse fields. On balance this coil
remains attractive despite a long ago cleaning, a feature like v
present on virtually all coins known today to varying degree"
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16 1825/3 Browning-2. Rarity-2. AU-58 (NGC). Lustrous lilac-gray

with somewhat reflective fields and lightly frosted motifs. Nicely
struck. While the unaided eye intimates a much finer grade,
examination under low magnification reveals a few scattered
marks and some wear on the high points. Still, a thoroughly
pleasing and dynamic example of this early overdate.

#005338

1835 Browning-2. Rarity-2. EF-45 (NGC). Deep steel gray with
lighter high points. No serious marks present and entirely
suitable for a nice mid-range early U.S. type collection.

#005354

8 1835 Browning-5. Rarity-3. AU-55 (NGC). Deep steel gray with
some lighter tones on the high points, and with a decided golden
olive cast. Nicely struck and devoid of serious marks.

#005354

9 1836 Browning-2. Rarity-2. Choice Extremely Fine-45. Attrac-
tive original medium gray surfaces that are well struck and
devoid of any major detractions. A pleasing example that is
quite suitable for a middle grade type or date set.

#005355

Elusive AU-50 1852-0 Quarter

1852-0 AU-50 (NGC). Intermingled vivid gold and lilac ton-
ing complements both surfaces. Wisps and tinges of blue and
violet ornament the obverse rim. The 1852-0 has one of the
lowest mintages for any quarter dollar issue produced during
the 1850s; a scant 96,000 were produced. Nonetheless, based
on the mintage figure, one would still expect the survival of a
fairly substantial number of specimens, but this does not seem
to be the case. Perhaps, most of the year's mintage remained
undistributed in a New Orleans Mint vault until February 1853
when the official weight for the denomination was changed
from 6.68 to 6.22 grams. Mint officials may have decided,
in response to the weight change, to melt all of the heavier
pieces that were still on hand. Presumably this would have
included many bags of 1852-0 quarters, and very possibly
many 1851-0 quarters as well. It's worth noting that PCGS
and NGC, between them, have scarcely certified more than a
roll of 1852-0 quarters in all grades. Examples grading AU-50
or better are important condition rarities by any standard.

NGC Census: 2, 6 finer (MS-62 finest).

#005420

U.S. LIBERTY SEATED QUARTERS

) 1843-0 AU-58 (NGC). Light steel gray with some lustre in the

fields. The surfaces are pleasing with a few minor signs of contact
below the first A of AMERICA in the open field noted for identifi-
cation. The strike is sharp throughout, and both dies show traces
of rust. As is so often seen on coinage of 1843, the reverse shows
several die cracks, one spanning the lower third of the reverse
through the middle arrow point; others are also present. Despite a
generous mintage, this is a rare coin in high grade and the present
example is likely tied with approximately 10 others in this grade
behind another 10 that qualify in various Brilliant Uncirculated
grades. A date collector will long enjoy this example.

#005405

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Rare "Huge O" 1854-0 Quarter

552 1854-0 Huge O. EF-45 (ANACS). Partially brilliant surfaces

with blushes of golden gray. Traces of original mint lustre
can be seen around the stars, letters, and numerals. The
"Huge O" variety is an important condition rarity at the EF-
45 level. Larry Briggs, in his Complete Encyclopedia of United
States Liberty Seated Quarters, lists the "Huge O" variety as
Rarity-7 in Extremely Fine and better condition. The varietx
was discovered by Walter Breen in 1954.

Breen-4002.

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Lustrous MS-62 1855-S Quarter
Important Condition Rarity

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553 1855-S Arrows. MS-62 (ANACS). Pale champagne toning

in the central areas deepens to rich honey gold peripherally.
Tinges of blue and violet ornament the rims. Most design
features are bold including the obverse stars, together with
all of the eagle's claw and plumage details. Despite a mintage
of 394,400, it's doubtful that more than a roll or two were set
aside at the time of issue, and it's possible that the surviving
Mint State population may actually be much smaller, as some
specimens may have been submitted to certification services
on multiple occasions.

#005437

Gem MS-65 1857 Quarter

1857 MS-65 (NGC). Pleasing satiny lustre. Warmly toned in
appealing blue, gold, and violet. Most central design features 559
are sharp including Liberty's drapery and the eagle's plumage.

I he obverse stars, however, all show striking softness. A prize

for the specialist who appreciates exceptional quality
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1861 MS-64 (NGC). Satiny lustre completely engulfs the sur-|
faces of this handsome example. The strike is needle sharp]
right down to the finest details on Liberty's head. A few minute]
carbon spots are found, mostly on the reverse, and do little to
detract from the overall look. A bight white coin with pleasing]
eye appeal.

#005454

Four quarter dollars: ☆ 1861 Liberty. Brilliant Uncirculated,
nearly Choice-62. Golden gray with iridescent blue-green and
rose highlights over lustrous surfaces ☆ 1876 Liberty. Very j
Choice About Uncirculated-58. Golden gray with iridescent
blue and rose highlights ☆ 1897 Barber. About Uncirculated-50.
Delicate mottled bluish gray with hints of gold, reverse dig noted i
☆ 1899 Barber. Very Choice About Uncirculated-58. Satiny lustre i
with splashes of mottled golden toning. (Total: 4 pieces)

Pair of Brilliant Proof, nearly Choice-61 Liberty quarters: fta

1871. Reflective with rich gunmetal-blue and rose iridescence !
at the peripheries ☆ 1881. Mirrored fields with golden and blue
iridescences at the peripheries. (Total: 2 pieces)

1875-CC Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63. Highly lustrous
with glowing pale gold, sea green, and vibrant blue iridescence.
A choice example of this low-mintage semi-key date, an issue
that saw a production run of just 140,000 pieces — a fairly size-
able mintage when compared to the earlier-dated Carson City
rarities in the denomination, but still a modest mintage when
compared to other outputs of the immediate era.

From the Collection of Benjamin Woodruff.

#005499

Superlative MS-66 1976-S Quarter

1876-S Type II Reverse. MS-66 (NGC). Brilliant, lustrous, and
sharply struck. Virtually as nice as the day it was made. Despite
a generous mintage of 8,596,000 pieces, comparatively few Genii
quality examples have come down to today's generation of numis-
matists. The presently offered piece is tied with a handful of othoi
specimens as the finest certified by NGC. Worth a generous Hi
from the numismatist who desires the finest quality available. I

NGC Census: 9; none finer.

Type II" Reverse: TATE is STATES .ire spaced apart at their Rises.
described by Walter Breen in liis Encyclofk'dia.

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1878-CC MS-63 (PCGS). Pearl gray iridescence with pale
champagne highlights. The surfaces are frosty and most de-
sign features are as sharp as could be desired. The 1878-CC is
notable as the final quarter dollar issue struck at the Carson
City Mint.

#005509

1879 MS-66 (NGC). A lovely prooflike Gem, but without any
"PL" designation on the NGC label. The devices are sharp and
frosty. Essentially brilliant surfaces with just a hint of gold at
the borders. From a mintage of just 14,700 pieces. Character-
ized by the dual attributes of outstanding aesthetic appeal and
impeccable technical quality.

#005511

1880 Proof-66 CAMEO (NGC). An impressive Cameo Proof
of the date, a pleasing Gem with frosty motifs and richly mir-
rored fields. A nuance of faint champagne at the rims, adding
greatly to the cameo effect. Reverse of '72. You'll be greatly
challenged to find a prettier Proof within the assigned grade
range.

Reverse of 1872, horizontal die line at viewer's left edge of shield just
below the horizontal stripes. This reverse was first used for Proof quarter coin-
age in 1872, and was then used intermittently for several years to come.

#085581

1884 Proof-65 (NGC). Sparkling mirrors and frosty design
elements with rich carmine and gold toning highlights.

The 1884 is one of those dates of the decade (see also dimes of a few
years earlier and half dollars of the entire decade) that have related low
production figures for circulation strikes — placing additional emphasis and
demand on Proofs.

#005585

Gem Cameo Proof 1885 Quarter

Among Finest Seen by NGC

1885

564

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1885 Proof-67 CAMEO (NGC). A bright and lustrous Gem
Proof with frosty motifs and highly reflective fields. Essen-
tially as nice as they come for the issue; only one cameo Proof
of the date has been certified finer by NGC. Another doubly
desirable quarter — a basically rare date from a circulation
strike viewpoint, and, of course, elusive in Proof format.
NGC Census: 6; 1 finer within the designation (Proof-68 CAMEO).
From the Sweet Collection.

#085586

Lovely 1885 Gem Cameo Proof 25c

565

1885 Proof-66 CAMEO (NGC). Lustrous pale gold with reflec-
tive fields and frosty design elements. Another opportunity
to acquire one of the nicer examples of an 1885 quarter dollar
to come on the market in recent times.

#085586

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Exquisite Proof-67 1889 Quarter

566

1889 Proof-67 (NGC). A splendid Gem example that has vir-
tually everything going for it: sharp frosty devices, delightful
mirror fields, gorgeous blue, violet, and gold toning, and
superb preservation. Who could ask for more? Only 12,711
quarters were coined during the year, including a scant 711
Proofs, of which the presently offered specimen numbers
among the finest.

NGC Census: 12; 6 finer within any designation (Proof-68* finest).

The 1889 was the last issue in an uninterrupted 11-year series of Phila-
delphia Mint quarter dollars that have mintages of fewer than 20,000 pieces.
The production figure during the period was 16,300 for 1882, and the lowest
was 5,886 for 1886. This low-mintage era came to a close in 1890 when the
quarter dollar mintage for the year jumped to a comparatively large 80,590
pieces at Philadelphia.

#005590

567 1889 MS-66^ (NGC). A frosty, lustrous Gem from a mintage

of just 12,000 pieces. Nicely struck. Brilliant at the obverse
center with an ovoid of concentric gold, violet, and electric
blue reaching outward toward the rim; the reverse is largely
brilliant with heavy rainbow toning at the rim.

#005522

568

U.S. BARBER QUARTERS

Trio of quarters representing three consecutive design types: ☆ 1892 Type I. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63.
Marginally scarcer than its Type II counterpart ☆ 1920-S Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly Choice-62 ☆ 1932-D About
Uncirculated-53. All are lustrous with varied attractive golden highlights. (Total: 3 pieces)

Ultra-Quality 1892 Proof Quarter

Finest NGC Grade

569

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1892 Type II. Proof-68^ CAMEO (NGC). A splendid Proof given the highest grade assigned by NGC, with only
two others keeping it company. Silver at the center changes to vivid iridescent toning at the border, dominated by
brilliant blue. A splendid coin.

PCGS Population: 3; none finer within the designation.

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Splendid Gem 1892 Barber Quarter

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570 1892 Type II. MS-67 (NGC). A frosty, satiny Gem from the

first year of the Barber quarter design type. The devices are
satiny and the fields faintly reflective in the protected areas. A
wealth of rich lilac, electric blue, and pale sea green endorses
both sides, with a hint of mint brilliance around the reverse
legends. Sharply struck in all quarters.

Type II Reverse, eagle's dexter wing covers all but the serifs of the E
in UNITED.

#005601

71 Pair of quarters: ☆ 1892 Type II. Brilliant Uncirculated-60 or

finer. An appealing example with somewhat prooflike surfaces.
Attractive gold, sea green and rose near the rims. The reverse
is Choice or better ☆ 1928 Gem Brilliant Uncirculated-65. This
beautiful example is completely engulfed in frosty mint lustre.
Bright white and exceptionally pleasing. (Total: 2 pieces)

1892-0 Type I. MS-65 (PCGS). Frosty lustre. Medium gray
surfaces with hints of blue and gold. Most design details show
bold definition including the obverse stars and the reverse
plumage. The "O" mintmark is directly above the center of
the R in QUARTER. Walter Breen says of this variety in his
Encyclopedia: "Mintmark normally placed. Comprises a minor-
ity of this mintage."

Breen-4126. "Wing covers less than half the E in UNITED; cross bar
shows."

#005602

Spectacular Proof-68 1893 Quarter

Beautiful Cameo

573 1893 Proof-68 CAMEO (NGC). A superlative Gem character-

ized by sharp frosty cameo design elements and glittering
mirror fields. Very close to perfection both technically and
aesthetically. Here's one of the finest survivors from an
original Proof mintage of just 792 pieces. Once the presently
offered piece crosses the auction block, when will another of
equal quality become available?

NGC Census: 5; 3 finer within the designation (all Proof-68*
CAMEO)

#085679

574 Attractive pair of Barber quarters: ☆ 1896-0 Very Fine-20,
nominally better. Nice golden gray ☆ 1907-S Choice About
Uncirculated-53. Light golden gray with plenty of lustre and
rich toning highlights. Two nice quarters. (Total: 2 pieces)

575

1896-S VG-8 (PCGS). A pleasing deep golden gray example of
this scarce and popular key date in the Barber quarter series. Full
rims are a novelty for this grade in current third-party holders,
and absolutely worthy of the VG-8 grade as such. Indeed, LI
and TY are both boldly represented on Liberty's hairband. An
old planchet flaw runs across Liberty's portrait, appearing to
the unaided eye as a streak of charcoal toning. If you are looking
for a true VG-8 example of this date, your search has ended!

#005615

576 Selection of certified Proof quarters: i 1898 Proof-62 (PCGS)
☆ 1942 Proof-66 (ANACS) ☆ 1951 Proof-66 (ANACS) 1954
Proof-68 WCAM (NGC) ☆1956 Proof-68 UCAM (NGC) 1961
Proof-66 UCAM (NGC) ☆ 1962 Proof-67 UCAM (NGC) 1963
Proof-67 DCAM (PCGS). Some are brilliant, while others are
toned. (Total: 8 pieces)

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577 1901 MS-65. Gem Brilliant Uncirculated-65. New reverse hub

style, wingtips extend beyond the top of the legend. Sparkling
golden gray with intense lustre that supports an array of pale
pastel hues, blue and pale sea green in dominance.

#005628

578 1901 MS-64. Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64. New re-

verse hub style, wingtips extend beyond the top of the legend.
Frosty lilac-gray with bold lustre and an array of rich pastel
iridescence.

#005628

579 Pair of Barber quarters: ☆ 1907-D Brilliant Uncirculated-60.

Frosty silver gray with golden hues on the obverse, deeper
steel gray on the reverse ☆ 1911 Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly
Choice-61. Lustrous medium golden gray with deep lilac and
slate in the protected areas. (Total: 2 pieces)

580 1916-D Barber. Gem Brilliant Uncirculated-65. Superb russet

and gold toning with a taste of iridescent blue on the reverse.
The surfaces are silky smooth with virtually no marks of any
kind. The strike is excellent and further enhances this lovely
coin. Well worth a closer inspection as type coins of this grade
and originality are becoming harder to find in the market-
place.

#005674

U.S. STANDING LIBERTY QUARTERS

Choice Mint State 1916 Standing Liberty 25c

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a81 1916 Standing Liberty. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63. Deep underlying golden tan toning embraces the lustrous

"old-timey" surfaces of this popular rarity from the first year of the design type. Only 52,000 pieces were struck,
one of the lowest mintage figures in all of 20th-century numismatics regardless of denomination. Nicely struck,
M'^ t Sk ^ ^eta‘*s- A date never fails to entice strong bidding activity, especially when found in choice

From the Collection of Benjamin Woodruff.

#005704

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Desirable 1916 Standing Quarter

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582 1916 Standing Liberty. UNC DETAILS (NCS). "Improperly cleaned." Pleasing gunmetal-gray toning with delicate

coppery gold highlights. The strike is generally sharp with the exception of some softness noted on the central
escutcheon element on Liberty's shield, the high points of Liberty's hair and cap, and some of the eagle's breast
plumage. All of the bosses on Liberty's shield are visible, although some are quite faint. Magnification reveals a
scarcely noticeable line on the eagle's breast. The 1916 Standing Liberty quarter is one of the most desirable issues
in U.S. 20th-century coinage. The mintage of 52,000 pieces is the lowest production figure for any Standing Liberty
quarter issue, and it is the second lowest figure for any 20th-century quarter dollar, following the 1913-S, which
had a mintage of 40,000 pieces.

#005704

583 1917 Type I. MS-65 FH (PCGS). Satiny mattelike silver surfaces with warm cartwheel lustre and faint rose irides-

cence. Boldly struck with even the finest details of Hermon MacNeil's design type crisp and plain.

#005707

584 Quartette of certified Liberty Standing quarters: ☆ 1917 Type I. MS-64 FH (PCGS) ☆ 1928 MS-62 FH (PCGS) ☆
1928-D MS-65 (PCGS) ☆ 1828-S MS-64 (NGC). Two are brilliant, the other two have pale golden toning. (Total: 4
pieces)

585 1917-D Type I. MS-65 FH (PCGS). Fully lustrous and mostly brilliant with some tinges and blushes of pale gold

at the peripheries. Virtually all design details are sharp save for faintness noted on some of the bosses on Liberty's
shield. The desirability of the issue is augmented by its status as a two-year design type.

#005709

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Desirable MS-65 1917-S Quarter

Type I, Full Head

Impressive Gem 1918-S Quarter

NGC MS-65 FH

586 1917-S Type I. MS-65 FH (PCGS). Sharply struck with bold

definition noted at Liberty's head, her hand, and the toes on
both her feet. All the bosses on the shield are boldly defined.
Both surfaces display frosty lustre and pleasing champagne
iridescence. A handsome example of a popular and eagerly-
sought two-year design type.

#005711

588 1918-S MS-65 FH (NGC). A highly lustrous gem with spar-

kling surfaces that display a hint of faint rose. Nicely struck
with strong shield rivets, tiny central shield chevron, and
head details.

NGC Census: 14; 4 finer (MS-67 FH finest).

#005725

Lustrous 1918/7-S Overdate Quarter

Famous 20th-Century Rarity

587 1918/7-S MS-62 FH (PCGS). Attributed as MS-62 by PCGS

and with Full Head, the present piece is indeed a high-grade
example of this famous issue. Several shield rivets are weakly
struck and not visible, and there is some other lightness at
the center, characteristic of 1918/7-S as well as many other
issues, and mentioned only for the sake of accuracy (perhaps
encouraging some enlightened certification service to be a bit
more particular when describing sharpness of strike, such as
mentioning the shield rivets and paying closer attention to
the head). That said, the present piece fits in nicely with what
is expected at the MS-62 level. A few contact marks are seen
in the left obverse field, in a panel on the parapet, and have
been factored into the grade assignment. Lustre is rich and
complete, except for certain high areas which were not fully
struck up and thus retain the original characteristics of the
planchet. Brilliant with a hint of toning.

PCCS Population: 2; 6 finer within the designation (MS-64 FH finest)

#005727

589

590

591

592

593

1919 Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64. Soft golden color
gives this coin an attractive look. Unbroken mint frost domi-
nates the surfaces for an exceptional level of eye appeal.

#005728

Quintette of Standing quarters: ☆ 1919 Choice Brilliant Uncircu-
lated-63. Satiny lustre with delicate rose-gray ☆ 1920 Net Brilliant
Uncirculated-60 FH; sharpness of Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-
63, cleaned at one time ☆ 1925 Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63.
Lustrous with rich golden rose at the obverse periphery; reverse
with rich golden rose and rich bluish gray toning ☆ 1929 Very
Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64. Lustrous silver gray with golden
highlights on both surfaces ☆ 1930 Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly
Choice-62. Lustrous. (Total: 5 pieces)

Impressive Uncirculated 1920-S Quarter

PCGS MS-64 FH

1920-S MS-64 FH (PCGS). Bright and lustrous with decent
sharpness in all areas of the design. Wisps of faint gold float
softly on the brilliant surfaces. A difficult date to find with
full head details.

#005739

1926-D MS-65 (NGC). Frosty mint lustre dances over the sur-
faces of this charming example. The coin is bright silver with
just a hint of subtle toning.

#005756

1927. Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64. Full Head. A

satiny coin with rich mint lustre and very light toning. Well
struck including a full head and shield. A wonderful coin suit-
able for a high-grade type or date set.

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594 1929 MS-66 FH (PCGS). Lively lustre highlights pale golden
toning on this nicely struck gem. The head details are sharp,
and all of the shield rivets are visible.

#005773

595 1929-S Gem Brilliant Uncirculated-65. Full Head. An impres-
sively lustrous gem with pale golden highlights and excep-
tional eye appeal.

#005776

596 1930. Gem Brilliant Uncirculated-65. Full Head. Pale gold
toning with some deeper iridescent at the head area. A strong
strike with the head detail well defined and the shield lines
nearly complete. Good lustre further enhances the eye appeal
of this attractive coin.

#005778

597 1930-S MS-66 (PCGS). Pleasing golden gray iridescence on
frosty surfaces. Coined during the final year of the Standing
Liberty design type.

#005780

598 1930-S MS-66 (PCGS). Frosty and mostly brilliant with some I
blushes of gold and pink. A handsome Gem coined during the
final year of the Standing Liberty design type.

#005780

U.S. WASHINGTON QUARTERS

599 Complete set of Washington quarters 1932-1964-D. The grades up to 1940-S range from Brilliant Uncirculated-60
to Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63. That description includes the key dates— 1932-D, 1932-S and 1936-D which
are Choice and quite pleasing. Most of the coins are brilliant with excellent lustre and very few marks to mar their
eye appeal. The later dates from 1941 and after are mostly Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64 with a number
of coins approaching the Gem category. A wonderful and seldom offered set that is sure to please even the most
devoted collector. A great set housed in two custom plastic holders. (Total: 84 pieces)

Desirable MS-64 1932-D Quarter

Important Key Issue

600 1932-D MS-64 (PCGS). Satiny and mostly brilliant. The obverse exhibits considerable prooflike quality. A small

planchet inclusion is noted beneath Y in LIBERTY and is mentioned for accuracy's sake. Here's an impressive
example of the single most desirable issue of the Washington quarter series.

A scant 436,800 examples were minted, and comparatively few were set aside at the time of issue.

#005791

Virtual Gem 1932-D Quarter

601 1932-D Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64, on the cusp of full Gem. Glorious deep silver-white lustre drenches

this magnificent first Denver Washington quarter strike, contrasting with a narrow arc of peripheral russet creating
fascinating contrast. A truly elusive coin in such a high grade, one of only 436,800 struck, that would be difficult
to duplicate in terms of strike, grade and above all, eye appeal.

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603

604

605

606

607

608

609

610

611

1932-D Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64. Full satin-silver lustre emphasizes the bold strike. Few collectors
were able to stash away a significant number of Mint State pieces as they were struck during a Depression year
From Coin Galleries, May 1989, Lot 1905.

#005791

1932-D Brilliant Uncirculated-60. Satiny lustre. Essentially brilliant with just a faint nuance of golden gray. A mark

b\ the obverse rim at 10.00 is about all that keeps this attractive piece out of the Choice category.

The Washington quarter series has now been in production for more than 70 years, and the 1932-D remains the unchallenged key to the
series. J

#005791

1932-S MS-63 (PCGS). A satiny example of this low-mintage key date— 408,000 struck— from the first year of the
deS#005792Pe' PrOSt^ stron§ underlying lustre supporting pale gold and rose highlights.

1932-S MS-62 (PCGS). Brilliant and satiny. This piece has the appearance of a Gem at first glance, but closer exami-
nation shows a faint scuff on Washington's cheek and jowl.

#005792

1932-S Choice About Uncirculated-55. A nick or two on Washington's face and a light wiping are this coin's main

detractions. Well struck with light golden toning over moderate mint bloom. A key date to the series

#005792 J

Trio of PCGS-certified Washington quarters struck at western mints: ☆ 1934-D Fleavy Motto "Type III " MS-64
Lightly toned ☆ 1942-S MS-65. Brilliant ☆ 1952-S MS-65. Brilliant. Each is frosty. (Total: 3 pieces)

Selection of certified Washington quarters with emphasis on Gem-quality pieces: ☆ 1935-S MS-65 (NGC) ☆ 1938
MS-66 (NGC) ☆ 1938- S MS-64 (ANACS) ☆ 1939-S MS-65 (NGC) ☆ 1948-D MS-65 (NGC) (2). Each has light toning
with the exception of the 1938 which is brilliant. (Total: 6 pieces)

Trio of San Francisco Mint Washington quarters: ☆ 1936-S Gem Brilliant Uncirculated-65. Fully brilliant ☆ 1937-S
Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64. Medium champagne toning ☆ 1938-S Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63. Deep
champagne and rose with deepening umber highlights. (Total: 3 pieces)

1940 Gem Brilliant Proof-65. A wonderfully brilliant coin with light toning over nearly immaculate surfaces Well
struck which adds to this coin's eye appeal.

#005979

1940-D Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64. Cartwheel flash gives this sharply struck coin its bold charm.

#005812

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U.S. FLOWING HAIR HALF DOLLARS I

612 1794 Overton-lOla. Rarity 3+. Extremely Fine-45. Cleaned and retoned with dark steel gray dominating the sur-

faces and hints of dark russet intermixed. Close examination will find traces of very fine tooling above the date
and in the right obverse field below the chin of LIBERTY, but this work was quite skillfully done and is virtually
undetectable. The strike was sharp on Liberty's curls and the eagle, a feature usually seen on this die pairing, even
for this later die state. There is a very minor edge disturbance above stars 5 and 6, another near star 13. A couple
of shallow adjustment marks are seen crossing through the right wing of the eagle and around the denticles and
peripheral legend, but these are extremely light. Rarely are 1794 Flowing Hair half dollars found with so much
detail and as such this is a desirable coin. Most circulated into much lower grades and suffered greater indignities
than the present coin. A foremost condition rarity for the specialist to obtain and a worthy acquisition despite its
minor faults.

#006051

High-Grade 1794 Flowing Hair Half Dollar
First Year of Issue

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First Year of Issue 1794 Half Dollar

613 1794 0-101. RariLy-4. VF DETAILS (NCS), Repaired, Im-

properly Cleaned. The color is a mix of gold and gray with a
trace of peripheral blue. As to the repair on Liberty it appears
a scratch or something similar was removed from her head
and the right obverse field, but substantial curl definition
remains. This is the usual die state with a thin crack from
the reverse edge between the words UNITED STATES to
the wreath. Minor adjustment marks are found through OF,
not crossing into the central devices. First year of issue and
always in strong demand by date and type collectors, and
a great many have suffered similar or worse fates than the
present example.

#006051

614 1/94 0-104. Rarity-5. VG DETAILS (NCS). “Environmental

damage." It's almost as though there is an unwritten "law" in
numismatics that states the better the date or variety, the more
likely it is that something has happened to it. A decent physical
example of the first year of half dollar coinage in America, a
coin with good overall sharpness, eye appeal, and a Rarity-5
rating as well, but one that has lightly granular surfaces — per-
haps in the ground for a time? Medium golden gray with some
deeper lilac highlights.

#006051

615 Quintette of Flowing Hair and Draped Bust half dollars, all
graded About Good-3: ☆ 1795 0-102. Rarity-4 ☆ 1801 0-101.
Raritv-3 ☆ 1803 0-103. Rarity-3 ☆ 1806/5 6-103. Rarity-2 ☆
1806 0-109. Rarity-1. All varied golden gray shades, none with
serious marks. (Total: 5 pieces)

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Historic and High-Grade 1795 Half Dollar
From the David Queller Collection

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616 1795 O-108a. Rarity-4. Choice About Uncirculated-55, lightly

cleaned. The surfaces remain lustrous and have acquired a
pleasing rich yellow-gold cast over the fields, with hints of sky
blue intermixed. The strike is generally sharp with abundant
separation on Liberty's curls and even the fine details of her
eye are abundantly clear. On the reverse the eagle and the
surrounding wreath leaves are all clear but a trifle soft on the
uppermost portions. Criss-crossing adjustment marks are
present on Liberty's head and hair and blend well into the
surfaces. The fields show a shallow scuff between Libertv's
chin and star 11, and a short scratch up from the 1 . On this later
die state minor edge chips have formed in the denticles below
the right ribbon end and above N of UNITED, plus a thin die
crack connects the top portions of several letters in tire legend.
Apparently tied for the Finest of "a" die state with another
coin graded AU-55 by NGC, and an important and exciting
collector coin to represent the scarce Flowing 1 lair type.

From our October 1970 sale; our December 1971 Sale Lot 244i
our December 1984 Sale, Lot 1352 and the David Queller E<w/i7jj
Collection, Stack’s, October 15-16, 2002, Lot 8.

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1795 0-124. Rarity-5. Sharpness of Very Fine-20, but re-en-
graved and tooled in the central obverse on Liberty's hair
and neck. Toned a classic medium to dark gray, with lighter
elements on the central device. It appears that a countermark,
or possibly a deep scratch, was scooped out from Liberty's
truncation point to the back central hair curls, then covered over
with individual hair strands re-engraved and less successful
coverage on Liberty's chest. Although no deformation is noted
on the reverse, the placement, scale, and scope of the obverse
work indicates that a countermark may have been removed long
ago. Such an improvement would have been commonplace in
the 19th century when countermarks were considered damage
and reduced the value of such a coin. Today this trend has com-
pletely reversed, with countermarks usually bringing small to
substantial premiums on many coins, depending on the rarity
and interest in the countermark itself. The reverse is natural
with no evidence of any repair work and is pleasing overall. A
fascinating historical relic that has quite a story to tell.

#006052

617 1795 0-109. Rarity-4. VF DETAILS (NCS). "Improperly

cleaned." Underlying brush marks present, long since reton-
ing in natural lilac and gray. Nice details present, no marks to
speak of, a nice coin in spite of its minor shortcomings. A great
coin for a circulated type set.

#006052

Brilliant Uncirculated 1795 Flowing Hair Half Dollar

Condition Census for the Variety

619 1795 0-130. Rarity-5-. Brilliant Uncirculated-60. An ex-

ceptional example of this variety and one of just a handful
that can claim Brilliant Uncirculated status from this pair of
dies. The surfaces are toned with a deep regal blue-green
around the rims, fading to fiery russet gold at the centers
of the obverse and reverse. Sharply impressed by the dies,
with Liberty's curls showing full, complete and rounded
definition, seldom seen, while the eagle's breast feathers
are mostly clear save for the uppermost third which are
blunt. The toning fails to subdue the lustre, which shines
through especially through the stars and legends, as well
as the central devices. Scrutiny will discover the planchet
shows a microscopic texture which may have been caused
by impurities in the original silver used for the planchet.
A shallow rim nick is found near star 3 which will serve to
hallmark the present coin, and traces of adjustment marks
are seen slipping around the reverse dentils and fields. Both
dies show advanced evidence of clashing confirming this
later die state, while the reverse has die cracks through the
upper right legend. Curiously the obverse die has a dull crack
which extends down the center of Liberty's head through

her ear lobe, a feature not mentioned in the standard reference
works, but this die crack is visible on high-grade examples from
this die. This specimen has been held in a number of famous
collections over the decades, and is certainly one of the finer
1795 half dollars to pass through our doors again. This variety
is known with silver plugs at the center (believed to have been
added in increase the weight of the planchet prior to striking),
but no evidence of a plug is seen on this example.

It appears from reviewing Steve Herman's Auction & Mail Bid Prices Realized
for Bust Half Dollars 1794-1839 that this is the fourth finest known of the variety'
behind an example graded MS-63 (NGC); the Pittman /Hain Coin which is
Brilliant Uncirculated-62; one noted as appearing in a Heritage Sale in March
1989 as Brilliant Uncirculated 62 (possibly the coin listed first above) followed
by the current example as Brilliant Uncirculated-60. No examples are reported
in grades of About Uncirculated, and a mere 3 specimens merit a grade of
Extremely Fine to complete the Condition Census.

Purchased from James MacCaUister by Col. E. H. R. Green, (likely
then sold by B. G. Johnson in the 1940s or early 1950s in the Hans
Schulman 1951 sale of his estate), next sold by New Netherlands on
April 21 , 1956 to Harold S. Bareford; Our sale of the Harold S. Bar-
eford Collection, October 22, 1 981, Lot 337 at $13,000; Our sale of the
Drombowski/Orwen Collection, October 20, 1999, Lot 342.

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U.S. DRAPED BUST HALF DOLLARS

Exceptional High-Grade 1796 Draped Bust Half Dollar

Gently Circulated

1/96 0-101. Rarity-5. 15 Stars. AU-53 (PCGS). A memorable example of this coveted rarity. Delicate silver-gray
with a touch of blue iridescence in the fields. Traces of darker gold are seen around the peripheries, and the surfaces
are a delight to study with no disturbances of consequence. The strike is sharp on all devices, with Liberty's curls
in full abundance and the eagle's feathers show boldly on his wings and chest (where not worn by limited circula-
tion). The rims are clean although a tiny nick is noted for identification above the final A of AMERICA. The usual
edge flaws are present but these were caused by the edge lettering process and are normally seen on all early half
dollars to some degree, and are mint caused and not defects in any way. Further identification is provided by two
trivial specks which might show up in prior auction catalogue photos, one near the center back of the 1, another low
between the 96. No adjustment marks are present on the rims or devices. Although not quite in Condition Census,
the present coin is certainly in the top dozen known behind about six examples of this die marriage in various
brilliant Uncirculated grades. The usual minor die crack is seen to Liberty's drapery from the rim, up through the
last three stars with another branch extending to her shoulder and up to her neck where it fades out in her curls.

rhe Draped Bust, Small Eagle type half dollar is one of the most difficult type coins to obtain, arguably the most difficult silver type
coin— but not as rare as the 1796 No Stars quarter eagle or the 1808 quarter eagle. The present example is one of the finest circulated examples
known behind a tiny group of half a dozen or so of this variety which now qualify as Mint State. To find such a high-grade and problem-free
example of this type is truly a great opportunity that any specialist should consider.

This coin resided for many years in the Lawrence R. Stack type collection before wins to our current consignor

#006057 j a o 6

621 1803 0-101. Rarity-3. VG-8 (NGC). Deep golden gray with lilac and light slate highlights in the protected areas.

Scattered tic present under low magnification, though the unaided eye appeal is substantial for the grade
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Irio of Draped Bust half dollars: ☆ 1805 0-111. Rarity-2. Net Very Fine-25; sharpness of Choice Very Fine-35,
scratched ☆ 1806 0-116. Rarity-3. Net Very Fine-20; sharpness of Choice Very Fine-30, cleaned ☆ 1807 0-102. Rar-
ity-2. Net Fine-12; sharpness of Very Fine-25, graffiti. (Total: 3 pieces)

Resplendent Mint State 1806 Half Dollar

623 1806 0-109. Rarity 1. Pointed 6, No Stem. MS-62 (PCGS). A magnificent coin, steeped in deep gray and rose with

the periphery ringed in blue and yellow-gold. Such colors are the result of many decades in proper storage. Lustre
peeks out from beneath the toning, adding to the dazzling appeal of this coin. The surfaces are quite clean with no
significant bagmarks, edge nicks or adjustment marks to disturb the eye. For identification two tiny tic are noted,
one hidden in Liberty's hair lies nearly horizontal through her two hair stands above the knot in her hair ribbon,
the other connects two of the stars point to point directly above the eagle's head in the field. Housed in an older
green label PCGS holder. This is the scarcer early die state without the crack through star 12 on the obverse. Truly
a coin which has exceptional eye appeal for the toning and lustre.

Purchased from us privately some years ago.

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Highly Attractive 1806 Draped Bust Half Dollar

624 1806 0-116. Rarity-3. AU-50 (NGC). Light steel gray with 625

splashes of gold on the central reverse. The strike is average
with minor softness on Liberty's curls but the desired defini-
tion is confirmed by the grade. Bold on the reverse with all
the stars present and the eagle's breast feathers are nearly
complete above the shield. No surface marks or scratches of
consequence are present, and the rims are clean as far as can
be seen in the holder. Middle die state for the variety before
the reverse die clashed with the obverse through the upper
right. An opportunity for the date and variety collector.

A series of triangles are seen between reverse stars 2 to 4, quite similar
to the clashing seen on the 1809 0-110, but not as dramatic.

#006071

Popular 1807 Draped Bust 50c

1807 0-103. Rarity-3. Draped Bust. AU-50 (PCGS). Medium
silver gray with much frosty mint bloom in the protected areas.
No serious marks present, which adds to the overall visual
enjoyment of the piece. From the final year of Draped Bust
coinage in the denomination.

#006079

U.S. CAPPED BUST HALF DOLLARS

Small Hoard of Capped Bust Half Dollars
1807-1836, Many Overton Varieties

626 Hoard of Capped Bust half dollars, lacking just an 1815 and an 1826 for completeness by date run, 1807-1836.
Grades range Very Good-8 to Choice Extremely Fine-45, mostly with good original surfaces, though a few pieces
do show some marks: ☆ 1807 0-112 ☆ 1807 0-114 ☆ 1808/7 0-101 ☆ 1808 0-104 ☆ 1809 0-103 ☆ 1810 0-104 ☆
1811/10 0-102 ☆ 1811 O-l 04a ☆ 1811 0-110 ☆ 1812/11 O-102a ☆ 1812 O-109a ☆ 1813 O-101a ☆ 1813 0-102 ☆ 1814
0-108 ☆ 1814 O-l 08a ☆ 1817/3 0-101 ☆ 1817 0-103 ☆ 1817 0-112 ☆ 1818/7 O-lOla ☆ 1818 0-109 ☆ 1819/8 0-102

☆ 1819/8 0-104 ☆ 1819 O-107a ☆ 1820/19 0-101 ☆ 1820 0-102 ☆ 1820 0-103 ☆ 1820 0-105 ☆ 1820 0-108 ☆ 1821
0-107 ☆ 1822 0-104 ☆ 1822 0-106 ☆ 1823 O-lOla ☆ 1823 0-103 (2) ☆ 1823 0-112 ☆ 1824 O-lOla ☆ 1824 0-109 (2)

☆ 1825 0-101 ☆ 1827/6 0-102 ☆ 1827 0-104 ☆ 1827 0-146 ☆ 1828 0-102 ☆ 1828 0-107 ☆ 1828 0-108 ☆ 1828 0-110

☆ 1828 0-119 ☆ 1829/7 O-lOla ☆ 1829 O-llla ☆ 1830 0-115 ☆ 1830 0-116 ☆ 1831 0-110 ☆ 1832 O-lOla ☆ 1832
0-106 ☆ 1833 0-110 ☆ 1834 0-103 ☆ 1834 0-104 ☆ 1834 0-119 ☆ 1835 0-107 ☆ 1836 0-110 ☆ 1836 0-116. A nice
group overall, but a selection that should be seen before bidding. Housed in two custom Littleton albums. (Total:
61 pieces)

1808 0-104. Rarity-2. AU-50 (NGC). No serious marks can be found on the lustrous surfaces of this pale champagne
Capped Bust half dollar from the early years of the design type. A pleasing coin for the grade. Some lightness of
strike and faint wear on the high points, but crisp in all other areas.

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629 1813 0-103. Rarity-2. Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64. A simply gorgeous coin that boasts deep gray and

gunmetal-blue toning throughout. Frosty lustre abounds in the fields and the eye appeal is strong. The strike is bold
on Liberty's curls but typically soft on most of the stars, denticles, and eagle's talons, as always for this die variety.
Evidence of clashing is seen around Liberty's ear from the shield lines, wings, and bust outlines elsewhere. Examina-
tion of the surfaces finds little to distract, and this coin will delight any seasoned numismatist for its regal toning and
abundant quality. Probably tied with a select group at the bottom of the six coin Condition Census for the variety.

From the Collection of Benjamin Woodruff.

#006103

631 1814/3 0-101. Rarity-6. Choice Very Good-10. No serious marks mar the surfaces of this scarce and popular overdate

variety. A pleasing medium slate gray specimen with some lighter highlights, struck slightly off-center toward 2:00
on the obverse.

#006106

1812/1 Small 8. O-102a. Rarity-2. AU-58 (NGC). Frosty and lustrous deep silver with appealing champagne high-
lights here and there. Some light marks apparent under low magnification, though no marks of note assail the
unaided eye. Nice for the grade.

#006101

Toned Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated 1813 Half Dollar

630

1813 0-105. Rarity-1. Choice Extremely Fine-45. Deep silver gray with slate highlights. An appealing coin for the
grade.

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633

634

635

636

Key 1815 Half Dollar

1815/2 0-101. Rarity-2. VF DETAILS (NCS). "Improperly
cleaned." Cleaned long ago, now retoning in gold and gray.
Some clash marks and a few light tic can be seen, but the sur-
faces are superior to that typical for the grade. The key date to
the Capped Bust half dollar series — other varieties of certain
dates may be rarer, but as a date this has no peers. Indeed, the
mintage for the date of 47,150 pieces is far and away the low-
est production figure in the design type, 1807-1836. A great
opportunity for an alert collector.

#006108

Selection of Capped Bust half dollars: ☆ 1817 0-107. Choice
Very Fine-30 ☆ 1821 0-103. Choice Very Fine-30 ☆ 1824 0-110
(2). Choice Very Fine-35; Very Fine-20 ☆ 1826 0-101. Choice
Very Fine-30 ☆ 1828 0-106. Choice Very Fine-35 ☆ 1829 0-117.
Choice Very Fine-30 ☆ 1833 0-101. Choice Very Fine-35 ☆ 1835
0-115. Choice Very Fine-30 ☆ 1836 0-108. Choice Very Fine-30.
All are chiefly deep golden gray, with varied toning highlights.
A nice selection. (Total: 10 pieces)

Pair of certified early design type half dollars: ☆ 1818/7 O-
102. Rarity-2. EF-40 (PCGS). Medium golden gray with some
lustre in the protected areas ☆ 1864 AU-53 (ICG). Lustrous with
a few scattered marks and golden toning highlights. (Total: 2
pieces)

Trio of Capped Bust halves: ☆ 1818 0-112, Rarity-1. Very Fine-

25, but pale from a past cleaning and still bright ☆ 1831 0-104,
Rarity-1. Very Fine-25. Steel gray with areas of dark patina ☆
1833 0-102, Rarity-1 About Uncirculated-50. Attractive dark
gray surfaces and no problems. (Total: 3 pieces)

1820 O-103a. Rarity-2. Curl Base 2, Small Date. AU-53 (PCGS).

Bright silver gray with intense lustre in abundance, especially
in the protected areas. Rich gold enlivens the peripheries.
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637

638

639

640

641

Choice and Splendid 1823 O-108a Half Dollar

Exceptional Quality

1823 O-108a. Rarity-3. MS-64 (NGC). Generally bright and lus-
trous with a medium gold and blue-gray ring of toning around
the rims of the obverse and reverse. The surfaces are bathed in
enough lustre to produce a light cartwheel effect. Rather well
struck on Liberty's curls, but the obverse stars lack their radial
centers, as expected for this later die state. Apparently the 3
was reworked and two roughly horizontal cracks are seen, one
at the top of the obverse, the other curling above the date but
touching the top of the 1. Identifiable by a shallow circular void
in the field behind the eagle's neck. The reverse die was rotated
about 40° counterclockwise when this was struck.

#006131

Pair of Capped Bust half dollars: ☆ 1824/1 O-lOla. EF-45
(PCGS). Lightly wiped years back, now pleasing dark gray.
Overdate not mentioned on PCGS label ☆ 1835 0-110. About
Uncirculated-50, graffiti. Two short scratches in the left obverse
field. (Total: 2 coins)

1824/4 0-109. Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly Choice-62. Pleas-
ing dove gray color surfaces with rose and icy blue highlights.
A needle sharp strike gives this example a wonderful look.
Prosty lustre adds to the eye appeal. The repunched final digit
of the date is quite clear under minimal magnification.

#006140

1826 O-108a. Rarity-1. Brilliant Uncirculated-60, lightly
cleaned. Quite attractive with ample lustre remaining and
toned silver-gold with a frame of delicate blue at the rims. There
are minor hairlines visible with effort, but no distracting surface
nicks or bumps. Boldly struck throughout and on this later die
state, evidence of double clashing is seen and peripheral die
cracks extend through the date, stars, and reverse legend.

#006143

1826 0-110. Rarity-2. AU-55 (PCGS). Desirable for the attrac-
tive deep greenish gray toning with russet gold highlights
around the rims. Hints of lustre in the protected areas and a
typical sharp strike. Identifiable bv a shallow dig just touching
the upper point of the eagle's beak. A lot of colorful eye appeal
that any collector will appreciate.

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643

642

1827 0-120. Rarity-3. Square 2. MS-64 (PCGS). A frosty, lus-
trous example of this date which boasts light gray and gold
toning. The strike is generally sharp on Liberty and the eagle,
but about half the obverse stars lack their radial lines. No sur-
face problems are found, although faint hairlines are present
in the open fields. This is the early die state with no trace of
the crack through the tops of UNITED STATES; probably the
finest of this die state and within the Condition Census for
the variety overall. Diagnostic heavy die lines are seen below
Liberty's bust.

#006144

1829/7 0-102. Rarity-2. AU-55 (PCGS). A tough date to find in
high grades, especially so as date collectors need an example
of this overdate. The surfaces are toned light silver-gray with
hints of gold over lustre. Attractive quality with no distract-
ing nicks or scratches and limited hairlines from circulation.
Sharply struck and a pleasing coin. Examination of the
overdate feature shows strong recutting at the top of the 1, the
8 is botched at the top loop, the 2 has fragments of something
along the lower right portion and the 9 has the post and serif
of an underdigit on the lower right, thought to be a 7.

#006155

644

Beautiful Lustrous Gem 1829 0-107 Half Dollar

1829 0-107. Rarity-3. Small Letters. MS-65 (NGC). Bright white with blazing lustre throughout. The surfaces are
excellent and show no handling nicks or bumps to distract the trained eye. Rather well struck, although some of the
upper obverse stars lack their full radial lines, they at least show partial lines, others are sharp. On this die pairing,
the denomination 50 C. is quite large and for identification purposes a tiny tic is noted on the 0 near the upper left
of that digit. Certainly in the Condition Census for the variety and likely tied for the second finest known, with
one other example graded by NGC this fine.

NGC Census: 1; none finer with the variety designation. At least one different Gem of this variety MS-65 (NGC) was sold by Ira and
Larry Goldberg in June 2002, Lot 2262 and later in their September 2003 sale Lot 420. That coin has apparently been removed from the NGC
Census since that time.

#006154

645 1829 0-114. Rarity-3. AU-58 (PCGS). Frosty lustre in the protected areas peeks forth from beneath a layer of gold
and gunmetal-blue. The strike is sharp on the stars, but Liberty's curls are a trifle soft in the center. On balance an
appealing example of this date and variety.

#006154

646 1830 0-101. Rarity-1. Small 0. AU-55 (PCGS). Silver-gray with a trace of gold near the rims. The strike is average
with the stars drawn to the edge from die wear. No surface detractions are seen.

#006156

647 1830 0-107. Rarity-2. AU-53 (NGC). Medium to dark steel gray with hints of gold intermixed. The strike is sharp
enough for this pairing, and the surfaces are attractive despite a couple of minor rim bruises.

#006156

648 Quintette of Capped Bust half dollars graded Extremely Fine-40: ☆ 1831 0-101 ☆ 1832 O-120a 1834 0-101

1836 0-120 ☆ 1838. An evenly matched group of medium golden gray pieces, all thoroughly appealing within the
assigned grade. (Total: 5 pieces)

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649 1831 0-103. Rarity-1. AU-58 (PCGS). Mostly white with a dust-
ing of gold starting to form over lustrous fields. The surfaces
are clean and attractive. For identification a thin horizontal
scratch is found above the right wing in the field, another
behind Liberty's eye.

#006159

650 1831 0-110. Rarity-3. Very Choice About Uncirculated-58.

Lustrous lilac-gray with no serious marks and good overall
eye appeal.

#006159

651 1832 0-112. Rarity 2. About Uncirculated-53. Bright and
lustrous with a dusting of peripheral gold on both sides. The
strike is sharp and the surfaces pleasing. Easily identifiable
by the dash left of the 1 from recutting and the two tiny dots 654
within the azure (horizontal) shield lines which define this die
pairing.

#006160

gray example with subtle blue and gold overtones in some areas.
Only the most minuscule signs of contact can be located with the
aid of magnification. A lovely coin with dynamite eye appeal.
#006166

1835 0-101. Rarity-1. AU-55 (NGC). Rich gold, crimson, and
blue toning iridescence glows boldly at the rims and protected
areas of this lustrous Capped Bust half dollar.

#006168

Splendid Gem Brilliant Uncirculated 1834
Capped Bust Half Dollar
One of the Finest Certified of the Date

652 1834 O-lll. Rarity 1. MS-66 (NGC). A majestic coin that

boasts thick mint lustre in the fields combined with lovely
russet and blue peripheral toning. The strike is reasonably
sharp as the uppermost curls on Liberty and a few of the
surrounding stars show minor bluntness, as is quite typical
for the period. Collectors have called the present variety the
"Child's head" for the youthful round cheeks and wide-eyed
appearance of Liberty unique to this particular die. Clean
surfaces as expected for such a lofty grade, with scarcely any
signs of contact or hairlines. Evidence of die clashing with
Liberty's cap or headband is found within the vertical shield
lines.

Certainly one of the finer examples of this date to sur-
vive, with Gems few and far between. To date 19 examples ot
this date have been awarded the MS-66 grade by NGC with
another four seen finer, all MS-67. For the O-lll die pairing,
it appears that just two examples have been graded this high
by NGC making the present coin tied with one other for the
finest reported.

NGC Census: 19; 4 finer (MS-67 Finest) of the date.

#006166

Lustrous MS-65 1835 0-106 Half Dollar

Tied with the Finest in Don Parsley's Census

1835 0-106. Rarity-1. MS-65 (NGC). Fully lustrous. Medium
gray toning with gold, violet, and blue accents. The obverse
is distinguished by repunching of the 5 in the date. The strike
is about average with sharpness is some areas and softness in
others. Although not a particularly rare variety overall, the
presently offered piece is certainly a Condition Rarity, and can
be safely assigned a secure position at the top of the Condi-
tion Census for the die combination; it is a match for the finest
listed in Don Parsley's Condition Census for 0-106 which is
65-64-60-60-60 in the most recent (4th) edition of his United
States Early Half Dollar Die Varieties. Stephen J. Herrman in his
Auction & Mail Bid Prices Realized for Bust Half Dollars 1 794-1839,
accounts for just two auction appearances of pieces grading
MS-65, with none finer.

#006168

1836 0-108. 1836 over 1336. Choice About Uncirculated-55.

Lovely light gold toning over nicely lustrous surfaces. The
strike is decent and lends this coin a great appearance. The
undertype is plainly visible without magnification.

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Final Lettered Edge Date

657 1836 0-122. Rarity-2. Lettered Edge. MS-64 (NGC). Lustrous deep gold, fiery crimson, and bright electric blue

iridescence ignites the rims and protected areas of this attractive specimen. A sparkling Uncirculated half dollar
from the final year of the Lettered Edge style; late in the year the Reeded Edge style made its debut, and continues
up to today's half dollars.

#006169

Delightful 1837 Half Dollar

2x photo

658 1837 Reeded Edge. MS-65 (NGC). A spectacular Gem example having exquisite frosty lustre and sumptuous

golden toning. Virtually all of the central design features are as sharp as could be desired, including Liberty's hair
and drapery on the obverse and the eagle's claws and feathers on the reverse. Most of the obverse stars, however,
show a touch of striking softness. Close examination reveals two short scratches by the first star. The desirability
of the 1837 is accented by the fact that this date is part of an important two year design type; Capped Bust half
dollars with the denomination expressed as 50 CENTS were coined only in 1836 and 1837. It's likely that only a
few dozen examples of comparable quality exist. A prize that combines premium quality, beauty, and rarity in a
single piece.

#006176

659 Group of Reeded Edge Capped Bust half dollars: ☆ 1837 (2). Choice Very Fine-30; Very Fine-25 ☆ 1838 (3). Very
Fine-25; Very Fine-20; Fine-12 ☆ 1839 (2). Choice Very Fine-30; Fine-12. All medium to deep golden gray. (Total: 7
pieces)

660 Quartette of Reeded Edge, Capped Bust half dollar issues: ☆ 1837 Fine-12 ☆ 1838 Choice Fine-15, light scratch
1839 Fine-12 ☆ 1839-0 Fine-12. All are deep golden gray, none are seriously marked. A nice group overall. (Total:
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U.S. LIBERTY SEATED HALF DOLLARS

Half dozen Liberty Seated half dollars: ☆ 1839 No Drapery.

Very Fine-20 ☆ 1839 Drapery. Good-6. Scattered tiny rim cuts
and bruises ☆ 1840 Small Letters, Reverse of '39. Good-6 ☆
1840-0 Fine-15 ☆ 1841 Very Fine-20 ☆ 1841-0 Very Fine-20. A
decent group overall. (Total: 6 pieces)

1840 Medium Letters, Reverse of '38. Extremely Fine-40,

cleaned long ago and now naturally retoning. Medium silver
gray with some deepening highlights in the protected areas, a
few scattered marks here and there, none worse than might be
expected for the grade.

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Selection of Liberty Seated half dollars of the 1840s, some neat
varieties included. Dates and grades as follows: ☆ 1842 Small Date.
Very Good-10. Brushed long ago, a few rim marks ☆ 1842 Medium
Date. Very Fine-20. Light obverse hairlines ☆ 1842-0 Medium Date.
Very Fine-20. WB-102, middle die state, heavy reverse crack, not yet
cud, above ITE ☆ 1843 Very Fine-20. Cleaned long ago, scratches,
rim nicks ☆ 1843-0 Very Fine-20. Obverse lightly brushed, scattered
marks ☆ 1844 Very Good-10. Dark cameo appearance ☆ 1844-0
Choice Very Fine-30. Light lilac-gray. WB-104, top of second 4 in
date doubled ☆ 1844-0 Very Fine-20. Medium golden gray. WB-106,
repunched mintmark ☆ 1845-0 Very Good-8. Golden gray, a classic
example of the date and grade combination ☆ 1845-0 No Drapery.
Very Good-8. Medium to deep slate highlights. WB-108, repunched
date ☆ 1846 Medium Date. Very Good-8. Even lilac-gray ☆ 1846
Tall Date. Choice Extremely Fine-45. Fancy L to left of Liberty, fancy
D to right ☆ 1846-0 Medium Date. Very Good-8. Golden tones ☆
1847 Very Good-10 ☆ 1847-0 Fine-12. Scattered tiny tic at obverse
center ☆ 1848 Very Good-8. Rim cuts, graffiti ☆ 1848-0 Very Good-
8 ☆ 1849-0 Very Fine-20. Deep rose, unusual die clash with heavy
reverse shield lines in Liberty' s lap on the obverse. A good starter
set of early Liberty Seated half dollars. (Total: 18 pieces)

Quartette of Liberty Seated half dollars: ☆ 1842 Large Date.
About Uncirculated-50. Deeply toned WB-105, Tripled Date
Variety ☆ 1853 Arrows and Rays. Choice Extremely Fine-45.
Medium slate gray. Some doubling noticed in the reverse legend
☆ 1859-S About Uncirculated-53. Dipped some time ago ☆ 1866-
S Motto. Very Choice About Uncirculated-58. Medium golden
gray surfaces lightly brushed some time ago. Heavy obverse die
breaks, especially horizontally across the bottom of the obverse
from rim to rim. (Total: 4 pieces)

Pair of rare date Liberty Seated half dollars: ☆ 1842-0 Small
Date, Small Letters. Net Good-4; sharpness of Choice Good-6,
tooled and burnished on obverse to remove graffiti and heighten
Liberty's sharpness. Still, a key rarity that should play to a wide
audience ☆ 1855-S Arrows. Good-4, faintly bent. From the first
year of San Francisco Mint coinage in the denomination, and
much rarer than its mintage of 129,950 pieces suggests. (Total:
2 pieces)

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Nice selection of Liberty Seated half dollars: ☆ 1845 Extremely
Fine-40. Rich golden gray ☆ 1849 Extremely Fine-40. Rich silver
gray ☆ 1858-0 Extremely Fine-40. Pleasing medium gray ☆
1861-0 Choice Very Fine-30. Medium golden gray ☆ 1861-S Ex-
tremely Fine-40. Pale golden gray ☆ 1865 Choice Extremely Fine-
45. Cleaned long ago, long since naturally retoned ☆ 1866 Motto.
Choice Extremely Fine-45. Medium silver gray with golden
highlights ☆ 1867 About Unicrculated-50. Deep gunmetal-blue
and peach iridescence ☆ 1876-S Choice Extremely Fine-45. Pale
golden gray. A nice group all told. (Total: 9 pieces)

1846 / Horizontal 6. Net Extremely Fine-40; sharpness of
Choice Extremely Fine-45, obverse scratch. Lustrous pale cham-
pagne gray with good design definition, nice overall despite the
noted small obverse scratch. Scarce and popular variety with
6 in date punched into die horizontally, then corrected to its
upright position without effacing the "lazy" 6 underneath.

#006254

670

1852 Net About Uncirculated-50; sharpness of Very Choice About Uncirculated-58, lightly cleaned. No serious marks
save for some old hairlines, now naturally retoned in deep champagne. A pleasing example of a scarce semi-key
date with strong design elements present.

#006268

Trio of scarce date Liberty Seated half dollars: ☆ 1846-0
Tall Date. Choice Good-6, obverse scratch, nice for the grade
despite some minor marks ☆ 1855-S Arrows. About Good-3.
Well-worn on the obverse, reverse easily Very Good-8 ☆ 1866-S
No Motto. Choice Good-6, light hairlines. From a mintage of
only 60,000 pieces. (Total: 3 pieces)

Group of 1850s-dated Liberty Seated half dollars: ☆ 1850 Very
Fine-20, cleaned. A semi-key date ☆ 1850-0 Very Good-8 ☆ 1851-
O Fine-12. Cleaned long ago, now deeply retoned ☆ 1853 Arrows
and Rays. Fine-12 ☆ 1853-0 Arrows and Rays. About Good-3 ☆
1853-0 Arrows and Rays. Very Good-8. Nice for the grade ☆ 1854
Arrows. Extremely Fine-40. Verdigris both sides ☆ 1854 Arrows.
Extremely Fine-40, dipped some time ago ☆ 1854-0 Very Fine-20.
Small obverse graffito, heavy die crack at star 12, unusual for the
date ☆ 1854-0 Good-4, brushed. Edge bruise, die crack between
stars 12 and 13, another on reverse from rim upward through D
in DOL., then alongside the O mintmark to the eagle's tail feathers

☆ 1855/4 Arrows. Overdate. About Good-3 obverse. Very Good-
8 reverse. Early die state, broadly repunched 8 and crossbar of
underlying 4 plainly evident ☆ 1855 Arrows. Fine-15. Deep, olive
gold ☆ 1855-0 Arrows. Very Good-8 ☆ 1855-0 Arrows. Very
Good-8. Heavy rim cuts both sides ☆ 1856 Extremely Fine-40,
hairlines ☆ 1856 Very Fine-20. Cleaned long ago, reverse scratches

☆ 1856-0 Fine-15. Old obverse scratch at star 13 ☆ 1856-S Very
Good-8 ☆ 1857 Fine-12, obverse spots ☆ 1857-0 Very Fine-20.
Dark ☆ 1857-S Good-4, sharper in places. Moderately heavy old
diagonal scratch at star 4, reverse rim knocks ☆ 1858 Extremely
Fine-40 ☆ 1858 Very Good-8, obverse graffiti ☆ 1858-0 Very Good-
8, old scratches ☆ 1858-S Very Good-8 ☆ 1859 Very Good-10 ☆
1859-0 Very Good-8 ☆ 1859-S Very Good-8, faint old marks. Take
a good look at these. (Total: 28 pieces)

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Mint State 1852-0 Half Dollar

671 1852-0 MS-62 (NGC). A lovely strike, showing bold definition

in virtually all areas. Both surfaces display beautiful "album"
toning of the type commonly seen on pieces that resided for
years in old "Wayte Raymond" coin boards; the centers have
rich gold and violet toning, changing to sky blue at the rims.
The surfaces are nearly devoid of distracting marks, but some
faint hairlines can be seen beneath the toning, accounting for
the assigned grade. The 1852-0 is a condition rarity at the
MS-62 level, and the presently offered piece would highlight
just about any Liberty Seated half dollar collection.

NGC Census: 1, 5 finer (MS-64 finest).

#006269

676

677

672

373

678

1857-S AU-53 (PCGS). Intermingled gold and gray toning with
wisps and blushes of blue and violet. The strike is sharp, with
Liberty's drapery and the eagle's plumage showing bold defini-
tion. Despite a fairly generous mintage of 158,000 pieces, most
examples were evidently placed directly into the channels of
commerce and remained there. Pricing information suggests that
even pieces grading Extremely Fine are scarce. Population Report
data demonstrate that it's doubtful that more than a couple of
rolls survive grading finer than About Uncirculated-50.

PCGS Population: 4, 6 finer (MS-66 finest).

#006292

1858 AU-58 (NGC). Underlying lustre supports varied golden
hues on the obverse, with rose and medium electric blue
dominating the reverse. Somewhat prooflike in the field.

#006293

374 1859-0 AU-53 (NGC). Varied shades of gold and rose are

underscored by a generous degree of mint lustre.

#006297

375 Group of Liberty Seated half dollars from the 1860s: ☆ 1860

Very Good-8, tiny reverse rim ding ☆ 1860-0 Very Fine-20,
scattered tiny marks ☆ 1860-S Very Fine-20, nice ☆ 1861 About
Good-3 ☆ 1862 Extremely Fine-40, cleaned. X in obverse field

☆ 1862 Very Good-8, surface scale and scratches ☆ 1862-S Ex- 680
tremely Fine-40, scratches and rim bruises ☆ 1863 Very Good-8

☆ 1863-S Very Good-8 ☆ 1864-S. WB-101. Large S. Very Fine-20

☆ 1865-S Extremely Fine-40, reverse graffiti ☆ 1866 Motto. Very
Good-8 ☆ 1866-S Motto. Very Good-8 ☆ 1867 Very Good-8 ☆

1867-S Very Good-8, obverse scratches ☆ 1868 About Good-3

☆ 1868-S Very Fine-20 ☆ 1869 Very Good-8, obverse rim bruise

☆ 1869-S Extremely Fine-40, lightly granular in places, retoned,
probably a ground find. (Total: 19 pieces)

Gem Proof 1861 Half Dollar

1861 Proof-65 (NGC). Deep gunmetal gray toning with at-
tractive accents of rose, green and pale blue. Though deeply
toned, the reflectivity of the Proof fields is bold. A popular
date as the first year of the American Civil War.

NGC Census: 17; 8 finer within any designation (Proof 67* finest).

#006415

Pair of 1865-dated half dollar varieties: ☆ 1865 WB-102,
repunched date. About Good-3. Deep golden gray, worn but
problem-free ☆ 1865 WB-103, top of 6 in dentils below exist-
ing 6. Extremely Fine-40. Pale champagne highlights. A pair
of scarce varieties. (Total: 2 pieces)

Selection of Liberty Seated half dollars, all from the 1870s
save for an 1891: ☆ 1870 Very Fine-20, old obverse scratches

☆ 1870-S Very Good-8, old obverse marks ☆ 1871. Very Good-
8, old obverse initials ☆ 1871-S Extremely Fine-40, holed,
plugged, and re-engraved in several places ☆ 1872 Very
Good-8 ☆ 1872-S Very Good-8, tiny edge bruises ☆ 1873 No
Arrows. Close 3. Good-4, old scratches ☆ 1873 Arrows. Good-6

☆ 1873-S Arrows. Extremely Fine-40, old scratches ☆ 1874 Ar-
rows. Very Good-8 ☆ 1874-S Arrows. Good-4, scratches ☆ 1875
Extremely Fine-40, obverse edge ding ☆ 1875 Very Fine-20,
cleaned ☆ 1875-S Extremely Fine-40 ☆ 1875-S Good-6 ☆ 1876
Extremely Fine-40, cleaned long ago ☆ 1876-S Very fine-20,
lightly cleaned, faint scratches ☆ 1877 Good-4 ☆ 1877- S Very
Good-8 ☆ 1878 Very Good-8 ☆ 1891 Very Good-10, cleaned
long ago. (Total: 21 pieces)

Complete date run of Carson City Mint Liberty Seated half
dollars: ☆ 1870-CC Fair-2. Well-worn, some faint edge bruises
☆ 1871-CC About Good-3 ☆ 1872-CC Fair-2 ☆ 1873-CC No
Arrows, Close 3. Good-4. Nice for the grade ☆ 1873-CC
Arrows. Good-4, scattered light marks ☆ 1874-CC Arrows.
Good-4, scattered faint roughness ☆ 1875-CC About Good-3,
sharpness of Good-4, graffiti ☆ 1876-CC Fine-12, sharpness of
Choice Extremely Fine-45, pitted, tooled ☆ 1877-CC Good-4,
tiny obverse edge bruise at 7:00 ☆ 1878-CC Fair-2. (Total: 10
pieces)

1871 Brilliant Uncirculated-60. This attractive piece displays
a sharp strike but does show evidence of a past wiping. The
coin currently is toned in vibrant orange, magenta, and neon
blue colors.

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Spectacular Proof-65 1872 50c

Gem Cameo Example

681 1872 Proof-65 CAM (PCGS). The sharp frosty devices beauti-

fully complement the blazing mirror fields. Pale champagne
iridescence in the central areas deepens to a rich gold at the
peripheries. Vivid blue and violet can be seen at the obverse
rim. From a scant Proof mintage of just 950 pieces. Only a 684
tiny proportion of survivors could match the quality offered
here.

PCGS Population: 3; 1 finer within the designation (Proof-66 CAM).

#086430

Virtual Gem 1873 Arrows Proof Half Dollar

682

1873 Arrows. Very Choice Brilliant Proof-64 and just bordering
on the Gem category. The obverse, in fact, is that of a lovely
cameo Gem and is framed in a splendid blend of rose-mauve
and lavender peripheral iridescence. The center of the obverse
is evenly toned pale gold. The reverse just misses a Gem dis-
tinction and is immersed in shades of russet, gold, and delicate
blue iridescence. This short-lived, highly collectible type coin
is one of only 550 With Arrows Proofs coined of this date.

#006434

685

1874 Arrows. Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly Choice-62. Deep
golden gray with richly imbued lustre and great eye appeal.
A tiny rim bruise below the H in the denomination is the only
mark worthy of note. Choice for the grade.

#006346

1874 Arrows. Brilliant Uncirculated-60. A well struck pale gray
example. A few marks are found near star 6 and light hairlines
are present from a past wiping. An acceptable example.

#006346

1875 Proof-64 (PCGS). An aesthetic delight. Both the obverse
and reverse exhibit vivid bull's-eye toning with emphasis on
lovely golden brown, blue, and violet. The fields are nicely
reflective and the sharp design elements have a texture inter-
mediate between frosty and satiny. Although examples of the
issue might be found in higher technical grades, it's doubtful
that many could surpass the present example with respect to
eye appeal. Worth a generous bid from the alert specialist. Only
700 Proof half dollars coined during the year.

#006436

Lovely MS-65 1875-S 50<t

686 1875-S MS-65 (PCGS). Frosty lustre. Both surfaces exhibit vivid gold, brown, pink, and blue iridescence. Most
central design features are sharp including Liberty's drapery and the eagle's plumage. Striking softness is noted at
the peripheries including some of the obverse stars and Liberty's forehead.

#006351

687 1877 UNC DETAILS (NCS). “Improperly cleaned." Sharply struck in almost all areas. The central areas are brilliant,
while wisps of vivid gold ornament the borders. The obverse exhibits considerable prooflike character.

Breen-5008. "Type II Reverse" with pointed berry above H in HALF.

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Just 4,800 Struck

688 1879 MS-66 (NGC). A frosty pale champagne Gem with eye ap-

peal that won't quit, even after careful examination. Somewhat
prooflike in appearance, not unusual for the date, and nicely
struck as well. One of only 4,800 pieces struck for intended
circulation. Lovely premium quality.

This year begins an era of very low circulation strike production in the
half dollar series. The previous shortage of silver coins had been alleviated,
and by this year there was a glut of them on the market. Earlier, beginning in
Spring 1862, silver coins were hoarded by the public. The outcome of the Civil
War was uncertain, and "hard money" offered security. It was expected that
after the war ended in April 1865, silver (and gold) coins would soon return
to circulation. This did not prove to be the case, and silver continued to sell at
a premium in terms of paper money. Finally, on April 20, 1876, the Treasury
turned loose large quantities of silver coins, at which time they achieved
parity with paper. During the next several years, the public, now aware that
silver coins could be obtained at banks, turned loose those they had been
hoarding, resulting in an oversupply. Mintages of the dime remained low
through 1881, quarters intermittently afterwards, and half dollars continually
through the end of the Liberty Seated series in 1892.

#006361

689 1879 Type II Reverse. MS-65 (NGC). Mostly brilliant in the
central areas changing to gold at the borders. Wisps and tinges
of blue and violet can be seen at the reverse rim. The devices
are sharp and frosty, while the fields exhibit considerable
prooflike character; there is no "PL" designation on the NGC
label, however. Only 5,900 half dollars were coined during the
year, one of the lowest production figures of the design type.

Type II Reverse: "Pointed berry above H" in HALF per Walter Breen
Encyclopedia.

#006361

690 1879 Choice About Uncirculated-55. Lustrous golden gray
with some deeper tones and prooflike reflectivity on both sides.
The first of several low-mintage dates of the era, struck while
the coining presses were churning out more than 14 million
Morgan dollars — little time was devoted to the minor silver
issues during the era, and only 4,800 circulation strike 1879
half dollars were produced as a result.

#006361

691 1880 Type II Reverse. Proof-63 (PCGS). A lovely example for
the grade. Most design features are sharp save for some of the
feathers on the eagle's neck and torso. Both surfaces exhibit
delicate gunmetal-gray toning with pleasing gold, blue, and
violet iridescent highlights. Only 9,755 half dollars were coined
during the year, a figure that includes just 1,355 Proofs.

Type 11 Reverse: Pointed berry above H in HALF.

#006441

692 Liberty Seated half dollar trio: ☆ 1880 Fine-12. Mintage: 8,400
pieces ☆ 1888 Very Fine-25. Mintage: 12,001 pieces ☆ 1890
Fine-12. Light hairlines. Mintage: 12,000. (Total: 3 pieces)

693 Low-mintage Liberty Seated half dollar threesome: ☆ 1881

Choice Good-6. Mintage: 10,000 ☆ 1887 Choice Good-6. Mint-
age: 5,000 ☆ 1889 Good-4. Mintage: 12,000. Three well-worn
but still nice half dollars. (Total: 3 pieces)

694 1882 Very Choice Brilliant Proof-64. Frosted design elements
and mirrored fields display a broad expanse of rich rose, peach,
and electric blue.

From the Collection of Benjamin Woodruff.

#006443

695 Three scarce date Liberty Seated half dollars: ☆ 1882 About
Uncirculated-50. Attractive gold and electric blue on somewhat
reflective surfaces, tiny rim bruise below date. Mintage: 4,400 ☆
1883 Net Extremely Fine-40; About Uncirculated-50, brushed
long ago, hairlines. Golden highlights at the rims. Mintage:
8,000 ☆ 1884 Net Extremely Fine-40; About Uncirculated-50,
cleaned, retoned, still decent. Mintage: 4,400. (Total: 3 pieces)

696 1883 Proof-64 (PCGS). A richly toned specimen with frostv motifs

and mirror fields, though the cameo contrast is not noted on the
PCGS holder. The obverse portrait of Liberty is a studv in rich
champagne and vibrant peach iridescence, with electric blue ton-
ing at the rim. The reverse is largelv electric blue with splashes of
peach and rose. A visually exciting and enticing half dollar.

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697 1883 Proof-64 (PCGS). Well struck with steel gray toning. The

reflectivity is quite strong and gives this lovely coin great eye
appeal. A coin that is above average for the grade and should
be bid upon with that in mind.

#006444

698 1885 Choice About Uncirculated-55. Highly lustrous with

pale champagne highlights. Another scarcity from the era, the
mintage just 5,200 circulation strikes.

#006367

699 1886 Choice Brilliant Proof-63. Frosted motifs and mirrored

fields form a light but lively cameo contrast. Other than some
light hairlines, no surface disturbances are apparent.

#006368

Blazing White 1887 Proof-66^ 50<t

Splendid Cameo Gem

700 1887 Proof-66* CAMEO (NGC). Fully brilliant. The frosty

devices nicely complement the glittering mirror fields. The
central design features are sharp, but some striking softness
is noted at a few of the obverse stars. Only 5,710 half dollars
were minted in 1887, a figure that includes a scant 710 Proofs.
Probably no more than a handful or two of survivors could
match the quality of the presently offered piece.

NGC Census: 2; 7 finer within any designation (Proof-67 Ultra Cameo
finest).

#086448

701 1887 Very Choice Brilliant Proof-64. Lustrous with deep

gunmetal-blue and rose toning highlights. One of 710 Proofs
of the date struck.

From the Collection of Benjamin Woodruff.

#006448

1887 Brilliant Uncirculated-60, lightly cleaned long ago, some faint hairlines present. Prooflike surfaces long since

retoned in natural blue and rose highlights. A nice coin overall, with no reportable marks or serious blemishes.

#006369

1888 Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63. A satiny coin with very little if any toning. Well struck but for a bit of the
head and the stars surrounding it. Great mint lustre.

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Spectacular 1890 DCAM Half Dollar

Gem Proof-65 Example

1890 Proof-65 DCAM (PCGS). A bold strike with virtually all
design features defined to full advantage including Liberty's
hair and drapery, the eagle's claws and plumage, all of the
obverse stars, the legend, and the date. Both surfaces exhibit
pleasing champagne iridescence. As can be inferred from the
DCAM designation on the PCGS label, the frosty design ele-
ments contrast beautifully with the mirror fields. Only 590
Proof half dollars were coined during the year, but even this
figure fades to insignificance when one glances at the PCGS
Population statistics for the variety cited below.

PCGS Population: 3; 2 finer within the designation (Proof-67 DCAM
finest).

#096451

Gem Proof-66 1891 50<t

Impressive Cameo

1891 Proof-66 CAM (NGC). Mostly brilliant surfaces with
wisps and tinges of gold, blue, and violet at the borders. A
touch of striking softness is noted at Liberty's forehead, but
virtually all other design features are as sharp as could be
desired. Coined during the final year of the Liberty Seated
design type. Only 600 Proof half dollars were coined in 1891.

NGC Census: 8; 3 finer within the designation (Proof-68* CAMEO
finest).

#086452

1891 Very Choice Brilliant Proof-64. Deep mirrored surfaces
that have a bit of medium toning. A strong strike further
enhances this coin's appearance. Just a bit of light hairlines
keeps this coin from a higher designation.

#006373

U.S. BARBER HALF DOLLARS

Superb Gem 1892 Half Dollar

High PCGS Attribution

2x photo

707 1892 MS-67 (PCGS). An especially high-grade example

(indeed, only one finer has been graded by PCGS) of the
first year of issue of the Barber half dollar. Both obverse
and reverse are toned light blue, magenta, and gold, nicely
blended and very attractive. Of great interest to the special-
ist and to the cataloguer is a very curious interior die crack
seen at the top of the bundle of the arrows on the reverse,
extending to the wing. A little piece has come out of the
die, an absolutely extraordinary situation for a Barber half
dollar, the counterpart of which we have never seen. This
feature is almost unnoticeable except under magnification,
but when viewed is spectacular. To us, this lends quite a bit
of desirability for the advanced specialist.

As a class, all Barber coins of 1892 are fairly scarce. Tvpi-
cally, the general public saved coins of the first year of issue
as they were a novelty. However, the new motif was widely
condemned in the popular press, and there was absolutelv
no excitement concerning the new coins as they appeared in
circulation. Moreover, the press was filled with almost end-
less accounts of the forthcoming Columbian "Souvenir" (as
they were called) half dollars, engendering a lot of excitement
and anticipation.

PCGS Population: 13; 1 (MS-68).

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1897 Proof-66 DCAM (PCGS). Largely brilliant with a dusting
of pale champagne on the frosty motifs and mirror fields. A
lovely Gem Proof from a mintage for the date of 731 pieces. A
dramatic cameo contrast adds to the stunning visual appeal
of this important type coin.

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710

714

Exceptional MS-66 1897 Half Dollar

1894 Proof-63 (NGC). A pleasing cameo effect over mainly gray
surfaces. Well struck with all the intricate detail fully visible.
Conservatively graded in our opinion so that this coin should
be seen in order to make your own determination.

#006541

712 1897 MS-66 (PCGS). Sharply struck and fully lustrous.

Warmly and attractively toned in varied shades of blue, pink,
gold, and violet. Magnification reveals a tiny planchet flake
on Liberty's neck about a millimeter above the engraver's
initial "B." The presently offered example ranks as one of
the finest survivors of the issue.

PCGS Population: 15; none finer.

#006477

Remarkable Quality 1897 Proof Half Dollar

Gem Cameo-66

Important MS-64 1901-0 Half Dollar

1901-0 MS-64 (NGC). Fully lustrous and warmly toned
in intermingled coppery gold and lilac. The strike is about
average with softness noted at the eagle's left claw (viewer's
right), and some of the obverse stars. Despite a fairly generous
mintage of 1,124,000 pieces, the 1901-0 is scarce in all grades
above Very Fine, and is an important condition rarity at the
MS-64 level. We doubt that more than a handful or two of
comparable examples exist.

NGC Census: 11, 8 finer (MS-66 finest).

#006490

708

1893 Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly Choice-61 or better. This
lovely soft gray example is engulfed in frosty mint sheen. The
coin displays no mentionable marks and the strike is quite
ample. Magnification reveals a few wispy hairlines which are
all that prevent this example from attaining a higher grade
designation. A beautiful coin with great eye appeal and the
look of a Gem at first glance.

#006465

1894 MS-64 (PCGS). Very satiny surfaces that have a bit of pale
golden toning. A medallic-like strike that further enhances this
lovely coin. No major marks to mar the eye appeal of this coin,
which leads this cataloger to believe that this example is well
above average for the grade and should be closely viewed.

#006468

713

1900 Choice Brilliant Proof-63. Deep reflective fields give a
wonderful contrast to the frosty devices. A single granular
oxidation spot behind Liberty's head is the only distraction
worthy of mention, otherwise the piece is considerably nicer.
A bright white and pleasing example with a beautiful Gem
reverse.

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1903 Very Choice Brilliant Proof-64. Pale silver gray with light
blue and gray iridescence. Lightly frosted motifs and mirrored
fields form a modest yet assertive cameo contrast. One of 755
Proofs of the date struck.

#006550

718

1912 Proof-64 (PCGS). Light gold and gray toning with deli-
cate blue and violet highlights. From a tiny mintage of just
700 Proofs. Worth a generous bid from the numismatist who
appreciates aesthetically appealing pieces.

#006559

716 1906 Choice About Uncirculated-55. A good deal of frosty mint
lustre can be found shimmering over the bright silver surfaces
of this pleasing example. A well struck coin with just a touch
of rub at the highest points and no mentionable distractions.

A handsome specimen.

#006504

717 1911 Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63, or thereabouts. Lovely
golden color gives this example an attractive look of whole-
some beauty. The coin is well struck and free of any major ?19
marks.

#006521

1913-D MS-64 (PCGS). Lustrous and mostly brilliant with
wisps and splashes of golden brown and navy blue. From a
scant original mintage of just 534,000 pieces, one of the lowest
production figures in the Barber half dollar series.

#006528

Gem Uncirculated 1915-D Half Dollar

Terminal Date of Design Type

720 1915-D MS-66 (NGC). Highly lustrous with a nice strike for the date and with plenty of eye appeal to go around.

A frosty and brilliant Gem from the final year of the Barber half dollar series — the dimes and quarters of the Barber
type were struck in 1916, but not the half dollar denomination. Among the finest examples of the date seen thus
far by NGC.

NGC Census: 7; 1 finer (MS-67).

#006533

721 1915-S Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly Choice-62. This bright white example displays a good deal of flashy mint

lustre. Some pockets of fine porosity do little to detract from this well struck example.

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722 Four Walking Liberty half dollars: ☆ 1916 Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly Choice-62. Frosty mottled rose-gray with
blue at the peripheries ☆ 1934 Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64. Delicate golden gray surfaces with mottled
silver gray ☆ 1941-D Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64. Satiny lustre ☆ 1941 -S Very Choice Brilliant Uncircu-
lated-64. Lustrous golden surfaces. (Total: 4 pieces)

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723 1916-S MS-65 (PCGS). A coin with abundant visual appeal from the colorful teal and sky blue peripheral toning on

the obverse, and a small patch of wonderfully intense rainbow toning crossing above Liberty's head. The strike is
quite sharp on the central devices, including Liberty's thumb, but a trifle soft on her head. Certainly a sharper strike
than commonly seen for this scarce issue. The toning is a bit lighter on the reverse, with slightly darker gold near
the rims and a touch of blue. Examination of the surfaces will find little to fault, with virtually no signs of handling
or hairlines. A simply stunning Gem example of this date which would be hard to beat for eye appeal and surface
quality. Housed in an older green label PCGS holder and a memorable offering for the Walking Liberty specialist.

PCGS Population: 75; 14 finer (MS-67 Finest).

#006568

Lustrous Gem Uncirculated 1916-S 50(f

1916-S MS-65 (PCGS). A frosty, satiny specimen with lightly stippled surfaces that were incumbent on Wyman's original
design. The surfaces display strong lustre and great eye appeal, with faint rose toning on the obverse and deep champagne

on the rev erse. N icely struck as well, with nearly full cap and hand details on the obverse. Simply choice in all regards.

#006568

Near Gem Lustrous 1917-D Half Dollar

Reverse Mintmark Style

1917-D Reverse Mintmark. MS-64 (PCGS). A satiny and lustrous specimen that approaches Gem quality in mat
regards. I ale golden highlights adorn the lightly textured surfaces.

fn 1917 il . * * i" ^ ' n ^t * r,V W‘’,lkirl? dollars produced at the San Francisco Mint had the distinctive mintmark on the obver

h fit t ll \ C ' 11 ° f U au rse< * 0 P'ece ottered here being an early example of the new arrangement. In this preservation a H17

half dollar is dozens of times rarer than its Philadelphia Mint cousin
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PCGS MS-64

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726 1918-S MS-64 (PCGS). Intense cartwheel lustre supports a wealth of rich champagne toning, especially on the

obverse. Satiny, smooth surfaces with a few faint marks that account for the assigned grade. Nicely struck for the
date, with nearly full central hand details, though Liberty's cap and head are a trifle bit soft, as nearly always seen
for the date. The reverse easily grades MS-65, and the obverse is not far off that mark.

#006576

727

Important Gem Uncirculated 1921-D 50<t
Tied for Finest Graded by NGC

1921-D MS-66 (NGC). A satiny, mattelike gem with effusive cartwheel lustre that breathes life into pale rose, sky
blue, and champagne toning highlights. Sharply struck with full hand and head details on the obverse. One of
just 208,000 examples of the date struck, far and away the lowest mintage figure in the Liberty Walking half dollar
series, and always desirable in any grade as a result. A sharp and appealing Gem, as here, is no doubt at the top of
many wish lists. Add to that the overall quality — tied for finest graded by NGC — and the overall picture becomes
quite clear.

NGC Census: 3; none finer.

#006584

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1929-D Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64. Satiny and at-
tractive. Pale gold iridescence complements both the obverse
and reverse. Outstanding both technically and aesthetically.

#006589

Gem MS-66 1933-S 50<t

1933-S MS-66 (PCGS). Pleasing champagne toning graces
superlative satiny surfaces. Most design features are sharp
including the pleat details in Liberty's garment. The 1933-S
ranks as one of the scarcest half dollar issues subsequent to the
1920s, and examples this beautifully preserved are few and far
between. This fact, combined with enormous demand created
by the vast cadre of Liberty Walking half dollar specialists, will
undoubtedly result in many generous bids when this beauty
crosses the auction block.

#006591

1934 MS-65 (NGC). Lustrous, sharply struck, and almost fully
brilliant, with a splash of gold at the reverse rim at 7:00. A
delightful Gem suitable for inclusion in either a quality type

set or an impressive date and mintmark collection.

#006592

Selection of certified Walking Liberty half dollars: ☆ 1934
MS-63 (NGC). Deep rose-gray with rich mottled silver gray
over both surfaces ☆ 1935 MS-64 (PCGS). Lustrous with a
delicate splash of rose ☆ 1941 MS-63 (NGC). Satiny golden
gray lustre ☆ 1941-D MS-65 (PCGS). Satiny lustre with deli-
cate silver gray toning ☆ 1942 MS-63 (NGC). Lustrous with
delicate golden rose highlights and speckled gray mainly at
the peripheries ☆ 1943 MS-63 (NGC). Satiny with golden rose
at the peripheries ☆ 1944 MS-63 (PCGS). Lustrous golden gray

☆ 1944 MS-63 (PCGS). Satiny lustre ☆ 1944-D MS-64 (NGC).
Satiny lustre ☆ 1944-S MS-63 (NGC). Lustrous golden surfaces

☆ 1945 MS-64 (NGC). Lustrous ☆ 1945-D MS-64 (NGC). Satiny
lustre with delicate silver gray ☆ 1945-S MS-63 (NGC). Satiny

☆ 1946 MS-64 (NGC). Satiny silver gray with mottled rose at
the peripheries ☆ 1946-S MS-64 (PCGS). Lustrous with delicate
rose-gold highlights. (Total: 14 pieces)

1 MS-65 (NGC). A frosty gem with rich champagne toning

highlights. Premium quality.

#006595

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Dozen Walking Liberty half dollars: ☆ 1935 Choice Brillia
Uncirculated-63 ☆ 1935-S Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63
1936 Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64 ☆ 1936-S Choio
Brilliant Uncirculated-63 ☆ 1939 Very Choice Brilliant Unci
culated-64 ☆ 1941-D Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64
1941-S Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63. Small spots ☆ 194.
Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64 ☆ 1943 Choice Brillian
Uncirculated-63 ☆ 1945 Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated^
☆ 1946-D Gem Brilliant Uncirculated-65 ☆ 1947-D Very Choice
Brilliant Uncirculated-64. All are lustrous and attractive with
a few displaying delicate toning. (Total: 12 pieces)

Quintette of NGC-certified Walking half dollars with em
phasis on mintmarks: ☆ 1935-S MS-63 ☆ 1939-S MS-66 t
1946-S MS-65 ☆ 1947 MS-65 ☆ 1947-D MS-65. The 1946-S is
brilliant; the others all have varying degrees of toning. (Total
5 pieces)

Glistening Gem Proof 1936 Half Dollar

1936 Gem Brilliant Proof-65. A combination of sky blue and
olive russet iridescent toning augments underlying fields and
design features that are virtually free of even the slightest im-
perfections. This issue is easily the "key" among the modern
U.S. Proof coins (the only possible exception as strange as it
sounds being the 1995-W silver eagle), there being a rathei
paltry total mintage of just 3,901 pieces.

#006636

1936 MS-67 (PCGS). A frosty and lustrous champagne Gem
with deep carmine and violet at the rims.

#006598

1937 Gem Brilliant Proof-65. Spectacular mirrored surface!
that contrast well with the devices. Mostly untoned but soon
gold on the lower reverse. A strong strike gives this coin «'f

i mpressive appearance.
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8 1938 MS-66 (PCGS). Appealing for the rich coppery gold pe-
ripheral toning and satiny lustre. The strike is decent although
Liberty's hand lacks definition, the thumb is well separated.
Clean surfaces as expected, and a coin with strong visual pres-
ence.

#006604

9 Pair of certified Walking Liberty half dollars: ☆ 1938-D MS-64
(ANACS) ☆ 1942-S MS-65 (ICG). Both exhibit toning. (Total:
2 pieces)

0 1938-D Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63. A lustrous and satiny
pale golden specimen of the key to the "short set" of Liberty
Walking half dollars. The only date in the series after 1921 with
a production run of fewer than one million pieces. Indeed, its
mintage of 491,600 pieces is the third lowest of the nine dates
with mintages that fall below the one million mark.

#006605

1 1939 Proof-64 (NGC). Faintly dusted devices and deeply mir-
rored fields with a touch of pale champagne toning.

#006639

2 1939 MS-67 (PCGS). Sharply struck and frosty. Attractively
toned in pastel champagne and pewter gray.

#006606

3 Pair of Gem half dollars: ☆ 1939 Gem Brilliant Uncirculated-

65. Satiny lustre over well protected surfaces. An exquisite
strike gives further allure to this example ☆ 1947-D Gem
Brilliant Uncirculated-65. Marvelous mint lustre over nicely
struck surfaces. A handsome pair that is sure to please. (Total:
2 pieces)

Extraordinary MS-67 1940-S 50d

'44 1940-S MS-67 (NGC). Pale gold and lilac-gray iridescence

on satiny surfaces. The strike is typical for the issue with a
touch of softness noted at Liberty's thigh. A splendid Gem;
the fields are virtually devoid of any but the most trivial
contact marks. Although the 1940-S is readily available in
MS-65 and lower grades, MS-67 examples are rare. Worth
a generous bid from the numismatist who desires the finest
quality available.

NGC Census: 5, none finer.

#006610

1940-S MS-65 (PCGS). Frosty and lustrous pale champagne
surfaces. A nice gem with better central hand and cap detail
than typically seen for a date that is renowned for its central
weakness.

#006610

746 Quintette of PCGS-certified Walking half dollars with em-
phasis on San Francisco Mint issues: ☆ 1940-S MS-65 1942

MS-65 ☆ 1943-S MS-64 ☆ 1944-S MS-63. Soft on the high points
☆ 1946-D MS-64. All have satiny lustre and varying degrees
of toning. (Total: 5 pieces)

747 1941 Proof-67 (PCGS). Sharply struck and mostly brilliant
at the centers. A pleasing nuance of gold can be seen at the
borders. Both surfaces exhibit a slightly hazy aspect which is
often seen on Proof coins of the era. One of the finest survivors
from a Proof mintage of just 15,412 pieces.

Haze on Proofs of the 1940s and 1950s typically results when Proof coins
are stored in their original cellophane wrappers. This haze can generally be
rinsed away using an aqueous ammonia solution, although many collectors
may opt to preserve the haze as it is an indication of originality.

#006641

748 1941 Proof-66 (NGC). Icy smooth surfaces display chrome-like
reflectivity. Wisps of golden toning are a testament to the won-
derful originality of this piece. A beautiful coin, with needle
sharp details, that is sure to please even the most selective of
Walking Liberty specialists.

#006641

749 1942 Proof-67 (PCGS). Watery reflectivity gives this bright
white example a wonderful look. From the clean fields to the
assertive strike, this specimen is quite close to perfect.

#006642

750 1942 Very Choice Brilliant Proof-64. Blazing surfaces with great
mirrored fields. Untoned with little if any hairlines. A wonderful
coin that should be closely viewed to be fully appreciated.

#006642

751 1942-D MS-67 (NGC). An impressively toned gem with sup-

portive cartwheel lustre on both sides. The obverse displavs
electric blue, violet, and crimson toning, while the reverse is
lightly dusted with faint sky blue and champagne iridescence.
Nicely struck for the date.

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752 1943-D MS-67 (PCGS). Fully lustrous. Both surfaces exhibit

delicate pewter gray toning overlaid with blushes of violet.
Tinges and splashes of blue, rose, and golden brown comple-
ment the obverse and reverse.

#006619

759 Frosty Franklin half dollar procession: ☆ 1950-D MS-63 (NGC)
☆ 1951-D MS-64 (PCGS) ☆ 1952 MS-65 FBL (PCGS) ☆ 1952-D
MS-63 FBL (PCGS) ☆ 1953-S MS-66 (NGC) ☆ 1954-D MS-65
FBL (PCGS) ☆ 1958 MS-66 (PCGS). The 1953-S is brilliant; the
others all have varying degrees of toning. (Total: 7 pieces)

753 1945-S MS-66 (PCGS). Frosty lustre. The central areas are bril-
liant changing golden brown, navy blue, and violet peripher-
ally. I he strike is about average, with some softness noted on
the high points of the designs as made.

#006626

754 1947 MS-66 (PCGS). Highly lustrous with faint pastel toning
highlights on both sides. A nicely struck gem example of the
final date in the design type.

#006630

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755 Three PCGS-certified Franklin half dollars: ☆ 1948 MS-66
FBL. Rose-gray over lustrous surfaces with rich silver gray
at the peripheries ☆ 1957-D MS-65 FBL. Frosty golden gray
surfaces ☆ 1963-D MS-66. Satiny lustre. (Total: 3 pieces)

756

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Selection of Franklin half dollars: ☆ 1948 (2). Gem Brilliant
Uncirculated-65 FBL; Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64 FBL

☆ 1948-D Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64 (2) ☆ 1950 (2).

Gem Brilliant Uncirculated-65; Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-
63 ☆ 1950-D Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64. Cleaned at

one time ☆ 1951-D Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63 ☆ 1951-S 7 61

(2). Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64; Choice Brilliant
Uncirculated-63 ☆ 1952 Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64

☆ 1952-D Gem Brilliant Uncirculated-65 ☆ 1952-S Very Choice
Brilliant Uncirculated-64 ☆ 1953 GemBrilliant Uncirculated-65

☆ 1953-D Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63 ☆ 1953-S Brilliant 762
Uncirculated, nearly Choice-62 ☆ 1954-D Very Choice Brilliant
Uncirculated-64 (2) ☆ 1954-S (2). Very Choice Brilliant Uncir-
culated-64; Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63 ☆ 1958 Choice
Brilliant Uncirculated-63. Cleaned long ago. A lustrous group

with most displaying attractive golden rose toning a couple
with obverse toning spots noted. (Total: 22 pieces)

Complete set of Franklin half dollars 1949-1963-D. Brilliant
Uncirculated-60 with a number of coins in the Choice or higher
category. Most are bright white with a few exhibiting strong 763
strikes including Full Bell Lines. A pleasing set that is housed
in a custom plastic holder. (Total: 35 pieces)

1948-D MS-66 FBL (PCGS). An impressive Gem Denver Mint
Franklin half dollar from the first year of the series. Highly
lustrous with faint pastel toning highlights on both sides.
Satiny surfaces with broadly sweeping cartwheel lustre and
faint champagne hues.

#086652

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1951-S MS-66 FBL (PCGS). Tied for finest graded by PCGS.
Brisk lustre, rich champagne hues, and a bold strike character-
izes this lovely gem.

PCGS Population: 78; none finer.

#086660

1952 Proof-67 CAM (PCGS). Fully brilliant. The frosty devices
contrast beautifully with glittering mirror fields. Virtually as
nice as the moment it came from the dies.

#086693

Dozen Proof Franklin half dollars: ☆ 1952 Gem Brilliant Proof-
65 ☆ 1953 Gem Brilliant Proof-65 ☆ 1955 (2). Gem Brilliant
Proof-66; Gem Brilliant Proof-65. Both with faint obverse spots
noted ☆ 1956 (2). Gem Brilliant Proof-66; Gem Brilliant Proof-65
Cameo ☆ 1957 Gem Brilliant Proof-65 (2) ☆ 1960 Gem Brilliant
Proof-65 ☆ 1961 Gem Brilliant Proof-65 ☆ 1962 Gem Brilliant
Proof-65. Reverse spot noted ☆ 1963 Gem Brilliant Proof-66.
Reflective surfaces, a few with delicate golden toning, one with
delicate frosty sky blue iridescent highlights. (Total: 12 pieces)

Pair of Proof Franklin half dollars, both certified by PCGS:
☆ 1953 Proof-66. Essentially brilliant with just a whisper of
iridescence ☆ 1956 Type II. Proof-67 CAM. A blazing white
Gem. (Total: 2 pieces)

1956 MS-67 FBL (PCGS). Tied for finest certified by PCGS A
sparkling gem with intense cartwheel that supports speckled
rose, gold, and peach iridescence, deeper on the reverse than
the obverse. A visual treat.

PCGS Population: 9; none finer within the designation.

#086671

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65 1956 MS-66 FBL (PCGS). Fully lustrous. Warmly toned in
mottled pink, gold, and gray.

#086671

66 1956 MS-66 FBL (PCGS). Highly lustrous with splashes of
wine, crimson, and varied blue on both sides.

#086671

67 1957-D MS-66 FBL (PCGS). A satiny Gem example warmly
toned in intermingled hues of orange-gold, pink, violet, jade
green, and blue.

#086673

68 1958-D MS-66 FBL (PCGS). Warm and attractive gold, pink,

blue, and gray toning characterizes this satiny Gem.

#086675

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1960 MS-66 (PCGS). A satiny gem with impressive cartwheel
lustre and superlative eye appeal.

#006678

1963 Proof-68 DCAM (PCGS). An impressive Franklin half
dollar ! Heavily frosted motifs that seemingly float on deep
"black" fields. Splashes of rich peach add to the overall visual
enjoyment.

#096704

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Proof 1893 Isabella Quarter

771 1893 Isabella quarter. Proof-65 CAMEO (NGC). A lovely

example, fully brilliant, with some light scattered handling
marks on both sides. One of just six classified as Proof-65
Cameo by NGC, with only two at a higher level.

NGC Census: 6; 2 finer within any designation (Proof-66 finest).
#009221

Superb Gem 1893 Isabella Quarter

From the Jewell Collection

772

1893 Isabella quarter. MS-67 (NGC). A lovely coin, well
struck, with satiny lustre, and splashes of iridescent toning.
A visual treat. Only 10 have been graded higher by NGC.
From the Jewell Collection.

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1900 Lafayette dollar. MS-66 (NGC). Light gray and blue toning over lustrous surfaces. Contact marks are minimal,
yielding a remarkable quality example. A find for the connoisseur.

' !! * ^a^ay e^e ^°^ar ls one ^le more curious issues in the commemorative series. Obverse and reverse dies were made by hand, by
me i\ ic ua > p unc ing ub elements, letters, and other features into the die, a throwback from the procedures of generations earlier. Appar-
ent v the call for dies must have been a hurry-up process, not allowing time for the normal making of galvanos, hubs, and masters. Whatever
the reason, the result is that these are the only commemorative coins that can be collected by die varieties today! An exposition of the different
vaneties known is given in Dave Bowers 1992 text. Commemorative Coins of the United States: A Complete Encyclopedia, among other places.

The entire mintage of Lafayette dollars, some 50,000 pieces intended for sale plus some for the Assay Commission, was accomplished
in one day, December 14, 1899 this being the 100th anniversary of Washington's death. Offered at $2 each, such pieces were widely sold in
America, with schoolchildren helping in the distribution, the funds going toward the erection of a monument in Paris (depicted on the reverse
of the coin). Thousands were sent to Paris to be sold at the 1900 Universal Exposition, but at their destination few people were interested
Eventually, 14,000 coins were melted in the 1940s, just a few weeks before Chicago dealer Aubrey Bebee learned that they were stored in the
Treasury building in Washington, and sought to rescue them!

#009222

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773 1893 Isabella quarter. Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64.

Richly toned in gunmetal-blue and lilac with strong underlying
cartwheel lustre.

From the Collection of Benjamin Woodruff.

#009220

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1893 Isabella quarter. Brilliant Uncirculated-60. Lustrous with
a dusting of pale champagne highlights. Hairlines in obverse
field before Isabella's portrait.

#009220

1893 Isabella quarter. UNC DETAILS (NCS). "Improperly
cleaned." Lustrous with smoky gray and rose toning high- .
lights. Cleaned some time ago but not harshly.

#009220

774

1893 Isabella quarter. Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64.

Impressive cartwheel lustre forms the backdrop for the enticing
rose and blue iridescence.

From the Collection of Benjamin Woodruff.

#009220

778 1893 Isabella quarter. Choice About Uncirculated-55, cleaned
but not harshly so; lustre remains in the protected areas and
pale champagne blossoms at the rims.

#009220

779 Commemorative denomination duo, both Choice About Un-
circulated-55, each lightly cleaned: ☆ 1893 Isabella quarter ☆ J
1900 Lafayette dollar. Both display muted golden tones. (Total:
2 pieces)

Remarkable Quality 1900 Lafayette $1

1893 Isabella quarter. Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly Choice-

62. Steel gray toning over lovely surfaces. Well struck with a
tiny scratch in front of the face that does not detract much from
the beauty of this lustrous coin.

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31 1900 Lafayette dollar. MS-64 (PCGS). A handsome, lustrous

specimen warmly toned in pleasing gold, lilac-gray, sky blue,
and sea green. The Lafayette issue is notable as the only com-
memorative silver dollar struck prior to the advent of the
modern commemorative series, which commenced in the
early 1980s. The entire mintage of 50,000 pieces was struck
on December 14, 1899 the centennial of George Washington's
death. Approximately 14,000 pieces were later melted as un-
sold, leaving a net mintage of 36,026 pieces.

#009222

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1900 Lafayette dollar. Very Choice About Uncirculated-58.

Bright and lustrous with rich champagne at the rims. A few
tiny tic noted, still choice overall.

#009222

1900 Lafayette dollar. Choice About Uncirculated-55 in

terms of wear but the coin shows a few light rim nicks and a
past wiping. Pale gray toning with some darker areas in the
reverse legend. One of the key types to this set and always in
demand.

#009222

1900 Lafayette dollar. About Uncirculated-50. An attrac-
tive pale gray example of the only silver dollar in the early
commemorative series. The coin shows just light wear at the
high points and retains a good deal of mint frost around the
devices.

#009222

1921 Alabama. 2x2. MS-65 (NGC). Beautiful lilac color is
enhanced by touches of icy blue and rose when the coin is
tilted in the light. A beautiful jewel with lovely surfaces and
virtually no marks or other imperfections.

#009225

Impressive Gem 1921 Alabama 50d

32 1900 Lafayette dollar. Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64.

Frosty mint lustre engulfs this wonderful example. Rose and
neon blue clings to the rim at the left side of the reverse, the
remaining portions of the coin are bright silver.

#009222

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1921 Alabama. MS-66 (PCGS). Satiny, matte-like golden gray
with a rich array of deep crimson, fiery orange, and pale elec-
tric blue on both sides. Only one example of the date has been
certified finer by PCGS. A nice opportunity for those who enjoy
richly toned and aesthetically appealing commemorative half
dollars.

PCGS Population: 66; 1 finer (MS-67).

#009224

Lustrous Gem 1921 Alabama 50<t

S3 1900 Lafayette dollar. MS-63 (NGC). Satiny silver gray sur-
faces with underlying lustre that supports medium neon blue
and pale golden highlights. Struck in December 1899, but dated
1900 in anticipation of the release early in the latter year. Re-
markable for the era, the dies of the 1900 Lafayette dollar were
prepared by hand, punching in the letters and other features
individually. Accordingly, this is the only commemorative for
which true die varieties can be collected, nearly a half dozen
of which have been recognized.

#009222

1921 Alabama. MS-66 (PCGS). Frosty silver gray with warm
lilac, pale sky blue, and faint rose iridescence. A pleasing
specimen with strong central details; often the center of the
reverse is flat, but not so here.

PCGS Population: 66; 1 Oner (MS-67).

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Pair of commemorative half dollars: ☆ 1936 Albany. MS-65
(NGC). A mark free example with areas of golden toning ☆
1936-S Oregon. MS-66 (NGC). Bright silver surfaces and a
wealth of frosty lustre give this coin a tremendous look. (Total:
2 pieces)

1936 Albany. Gem Brilliant Uncirculated-65. A highly lustrous
gem with strong eye appeal.

#009227

1937 Antietam. Gem Brilliant Uncirculated-65. A satiny gem
with a hint of pale champagne toning and strong, lively lustre
on both sides.

#009229

1935 Arkansas PDS set. Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64.

A lustrous trio, each with some pale golden toning; the Phila-
delphia and San Francisco pieces showing natural planchet
laminations on the obverse, an unusual happenstance in the
commemorative half dollar series. (Total: 3 pieces)

1936 Arkansas PDS set. Gem Brilliant Uncirculated-65. All

are lustrous with pale lilac and champagne toning highlights.
A nicely matched set. (Total: 3 pieces)

1937 Arkansas PDS set. Gem Brilliant Uncirculated-65. A

lustrous trio with pale golden highlights on two pieces; the
San Francisco Mint piece has intense rose and peach on the
reverse. (Total: 3 pieces)

1937 Arkansas PDS set. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63. This
trio of pale gray coins each displays a good degree of satiny
mint lustre. (Total: 3 pieces)

Trio of commemorative half dollars: ☆ 1937-D Arkansas.
Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64. Satiny surfaces that
have plenty of original mint bloom. Decently struck ☆ 1924
Huguenot. Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64. Fresh mint
lustre over well struck surfaces. Some light toning is present
t-i 1935-S San Diego. Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64.
Glowing mint lustre over well preserved surfaces. (Total: 3
pieces)

1938 Arkansas PDS set. Gem Brilliant Uncirculated-65. A

nicely matched threesome, all with strong lustre and rich rose
highlights. (Total: 3 pieces)

1939 Arkansas. MS-65 (NGC). A pale silver example which
displays touches of original russet toning clinging to areas of
the rims. A lovely coin from a mintage of just 2,104 pieces.
#009249

1939-D Arkansas. MS-66 (PCGS). This frosty example is virtu-
ally free of any imperfections. The coin is mostly bright silver
but there are hints of original toning.

#009250

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1939-S Arkansas. MS-66 (NGC). Frosty mint lustre dances
over the surfaces of this lovely example. Pale russet peripheral
toning lends additional charm to this wholesome specimen.
An eye appealing gem.

#009251

1936-S Bay Bridge. MS-65 (PCGS). A frosty silver gray example
of the issue with rich golden hues at the rims, especially on the

reverse.

#009254

Trio of commemorative half dollars: ☆ 1936-S Bay Bridge.
Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64. Frosty glowing lustre
and pale champagne hues ☆ 1936-D Columbia. Very Choice
Brilliant Uncirculated-64. Aglow with rose and heather high-
lights ☆ 1936 Wisconsin. Gem Brilliant Uncirculated-65. Satiny
and lustrous pale golden surfaces, detritus noted at final R in
TERRITORIAL. (Total: 3 pieces)

Pair of commemorative half dollars in custom holders bear-
ing signatures and portraits of the respective coin designers:
☆ 1936-S Bay Bridge. Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly Choice-62.
Housed in a custom holder with a certificate signed by designer
Jacques Schnier, and numbered 536/1000. The certificate fea-
tures a halftone photo of Schnier holding a plaster model of
the obverse design depicting the California bear. On verso, the
certificate has a brief history of the Bay Bridge commemorative
half dollar issue ☆ 1936 Elgin. Very Choice Brilliant Uncircu-
lated-64. Housed in a holder with a certificate signed "Trygve"
by the designer Trygve A. Rovelstad, and numbered 488 [out
of a total of 500 examples placed in identical custom holders].
The certificate features a halftone photo of Trygve A. Rovelstad
studying one of his sculptures. On verso, the certificate has a
brief history of the Elgin commemorative half dollar issue.
These special certificates and holders were issued in 1986, 50 ;
years after the coins themselves were issued. (Total: 2 pieces)

Trio of Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64 commemorative
half dollars: ☆ 1934 Boone ☆ 1926 Oregon ☆ 1920 Pilgrim. All
are lustrous, and have varied gold and rose toning highlights.
(Total: 3 pieces)

Trio of commemorative half dollars: ☆ 1935-D Boone. No 1934.
MS-66 (ANACS). A lustrous pale silver coin with sunset golden
toning at the top and bottom reverse rim ☆ 1923-S Monroe.
MS-64 (PCI). A pale golden gray example with a frosty mint
sheen ☆ 1920 Pilgrim. Gem Brilliant Uncirculated-65. This
lovely example is well struck and completely engulfed in frosty
mint lustre. (Total: 3 pieces)

1936 Boone PDS set. Each piece grades MS-66 (PCGS). A

splendid nicely matched Gem-quality set. Each piece has in-
termingled golden brown and violet-gray toning with wisps
and tinges of pink and aqua. The net mintages for the Denver
Mint and San Francisco Mint issues are a scant 5,005 and 5,006
pieces respectively. (Total: 3 pieces)

This issue commemorates the bicentennial of the birth of famous explorer
and pioneer Daniel Boone. The designs were prepared by Augustus Luke-
man. Lukeman was undoubtedly inspired by Robert Aitken’s design for the 1
Missouri Centennial half dollar of 1921 which was very similar in terms ot
the choice of subject motifs, although the style differs substantially.

1936 Boone PDS set. Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64.

All are satiny and lustrous, and display a whispers of taint
champagne. (Total: 3 pieces)

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09 193b Boone PDS set. Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64.

A well struck set that exhibits excellent lustre and has wonder-
ful eye appeal. Should be closely viewed as this set is above
average for the grade. (Total: 3 pieces)

10 Commemorative half dollar threesome: ☆ 1936 Bridgeport.
Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64. Faint hairlines ☆ 1924
Huguenot. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63. Faint reverse
hairlines ☆ 1936 Lynchburg. Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly
Choice-62. Lightly cleaned long ago. (Total: 3 pieces)

11 Trio of 1936 commemoratives grading average Choice Bril-
liant Uncirculated-63 or better: ☆ Bridgeport ☆ Cleveland
(2). Each has bright lustrous surfaces and good strikes. Some
facial marks are seen but none too serious. A handsome lot.
(Total: 3 pieces)

Impressive Gem 1925-S California 50c
Rainbow Bull's Eye Toning

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312 1925-S California. MS-67 (PCGS). A sparkling Gem example of

the date, with the beauty greatly enhanced by concentric bull's
eye rainbow toning on the obverse, the reverse toning limited
to the rim area. Fewer than a half dozen examples of the date
have been certified finer than the present Gem by PCGS.

#009281

813 1925-S California. MS-66 (PCGS). Highly lustrous and impres-

sive to behold. A fully brilliant Gem with a hint of lilac toning
at 11:00 on the obverse.

#009281

814 Pair of Very Choice commemorative half dollars: ☆ 1925-S Cali-
fornia. Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64. Blazing mint lustre
gives this coin a wonderful look. Well struck and quite appealing
☆ 1938 New Rochelle. Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64.
Tremendous satiny surfaces that are well struck and devoid of
most major marks. A very attractive lot. (Total: 2 pieces)

815 Trio of commemorative half dollars: ☆ 1925-S California. Bril-
liant Uncirculated-60, cleaned ☆ 1921 Missouri. Plain. Choice
Extremely Fine-45, cleaned ☆ 1915-S Panama-Pacific. Brilliant
Uncirculated-60, cleaned. (Total: 3 pieces)

816 Pair of Carver-Washington PDS sets: ☆ 1951 Very Choice
Brilliant Uncirculated-64 ☆ 1951-D Very Choice Brilliant
Uncirculated-64 ☆ 1951-S Gem Brilliant Uncirculated-65 ☆
1953-PDS. All Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64. All have
lively toning highlights, some deeper than others, and all are
lustrous as well. (Total: 6 pieces)

817 Group of commemorative PDS sets: ☆ 1951-PDS Carver-Wash-
ington set. Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64. A lustrous
trio with two of the coins exhibiting some golden toning on
the reverse ☆ 1952-PDS Carver-Washington set. Very Choice
Brilliant Uncirculated-64, with the San Francisco coin a full
Gem. Bright lustre with just a hint of light toning ☆ 1947-PDS
Booker T. Washington set. Gem Brilliant Uncirculated-65, or
better with outstanding surfaces which hold little if any contact
marks. Satiny lustre over a strong strike further enhances this
set ☆ 1949-PDS Booker T. Washington set. Gem Brilliant Un-
circulated-65, despite a verdigris spot on the reverse of the San
Francisco minted coin. Satiny with nice mint lustre. A premium
set that should be seen to be appreciated. A great set that will
please its new owner. (Total: 12 pieces)

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Impressive Gem 1951-S Carver-Washington 50<t

Among Finest Graded by NGC

818 1951-S Carver-Washington. MS-67 (NGC). A frosty, sparkling

Gem with intense cartwheel lustre. A rich array of violet,
crimson, orange, sea green, and other iridescence hues on
the obverse, the reverse is a study in quiet yet delightful
champagne and heather. Not a rarity by any stretch of the
imagination, but when found so finely preserved and so
beautifully toned, terms like "rarity" are tossed to the wind.
Fewer than 10 examples of the date have been called MS-67,
as here, by NGC. A grand opportunity for those who appreci-
ate richly toned 20th-century commemorative half dollars.

NGC Census: 8; 1 finer (MS-67*).

#009432

879 Roll of 1952 Carver-Washington commemorative half dollars.
Very Choice About Uncirculated-64, with a few coins reaching
Gem. Jewel-like lustre gives these coins marvelous eye appeal.
A decent strike adds to the allure of this lovely roll. (Total: 20
pieces)

820 Pair of 1953 Carver-Washington PDS sets: ☆ Gem Brilliant
Uncirculated-65. Light gold with attractive surfaces. Very few
contact marks to speak of making this set well above average
for this type ☆ Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64. Mostly
untoned but the D and S mint coins have toning streaks on
both sides. A decent strike. (Total: 2 sets; 6 pieces)

821 Trio of 1936 commemoratives: ☆ 1936 Cincinnati. Brilliant
Uncirculated, nearly Choice-62. Light golden toning over satiny
surfaces. A scarce type coin suitable for a high-grade set ☆ 1936
Columbia. Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64. Bright mint
bloom accentuates this coin's lovely eye appeal. Well struck and
quite attractive ☆ 1936 Elgin. Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-
64. Medium gold toning defines this attractive coin. A few light
marks that are mostly hidden. (Total: 3 pieces)

822 Pair of PCGS-certified commemorative half dollars: ☆ 1936
Cleveland. MS-66. Warm golden gray toning on frosty surfaces
☆ 1923-S Monroe. MS-64. Satiny and mostly brilliant with pale
golden highlights. (Total: 2 pieces)

823 Three commemorative half dollars: ☆ 1936 Cleveland. Very
Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64 ☆ 1936 Long Island. Gem Bril-
liant Uncirculated-65 ☆ 1925 Stone Mountain. Gem Brilliant
Uncirculated-65. All are lustrous and all display attractive gold
and peach toning highlights. (Total: 3 pieces)

Gem Proof 1892 Columbian

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824 1892 Columbian. Proof-65 (NGC). Gray toning over mirrored

surfaces. One of only eight classified as Proof-65 by NGC,
with only four finer. The mirror surface is deep and attractive,
and is best seen by holding the coin at an angle to the light,
under which perspective the appearance yields not only the
aforementioned gray, but light blue, gold, and other hues. A
rarity among Columbian halves.

NGC Census: 8; 4 finer within any designation (Proof-68* CAMEO
finest).

#009295

825 1893 World's Columbian Exposition brass badge. The badge

includes a hanger with intact pin, with CALIFORNIA across
in black enamel. The hanger is surmounted by a sunburst.
Suspended from the hanger by two loops is a California beat)
an emblem of the state. The bear is standing on a plinth labeled
COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION in black enamel. Suspended at
the bottom of the plinth by a single loop is a small half globe
depicting North and South America with lines of latitude
and longitude. Across the half globe is the date 1893 in black
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826 Trio of 1930s commemoratives: ☆ 1935 Connecticut. Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-
64. Satiny surfaces that are free of most distracting contact marks. Lustrous with a good
strike ☆ 1937 Texas. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63. Bright surfaces that carry a few light
hairlines. Well struck and appealing ☆ 1927 Vermont. Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-
64. A very lustrous coin with a good strike and a very nice appearance. (Total: 3 pieces)

827 1936 Elgin. MS-67 (PCGS). Frosty lustre. Vivid lilac-gray toning enhances the centers

changing to gold, pink, and aqua at the borders. Only 20,015 examples were issued, and of
these, probably no more than 1% or 2% could match the superlative quality offered here.

The proceeds for this issue were earmarked for the purpose of financing a pioneer memorial statue in
Elgin, Illinois; a project which was finally completed several decades later.

#009303

828 1936 Elgin. MS-67 (NGC). A splendid frosty Gem example. Mostly brilliant surfaces with
blushes of pink and gold. Outstanding quality.

#009303

829 Pair of 1936 commemoratives: ☆ Elgin. Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64. Impressive
fields that are bathed in satiny lustre. Very few marks are seen on this attractive coin ☆
1936 Long Island. Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64. Russet and gold toning, mainly
about the rim gives this coin its distinctive appearance. A few contact marks on the center
sail on the reverse, otherwise this coin would be a Gem. (Total: 2 pieces)

830 1936 Gettysburg. Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64. Sultry golden gray surfaces are
home to richly supportive underlying lustre.

#009305

831 Pair of 1936 commemoratives: ☆ Gettysburg. Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64. Satiny
with good lustre and a decent strike. Pale golden toning adds to this coins attractiveness
☆ 1936 York. Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64. Creamy mint lustre dominates this
lovely coin that also shows a very good strike. (Total: 2 pieces)

832 A half dozen commemorative half dollars: ☆ 1922 Grant. No Star. Very Choice Brilliant
Uncirculated-64 ☆ 1918 Lincoln. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63 ☆ 1936 Long Island.
Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly Choice-61 ☆ 1920 Maine. Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly
Choice-62 ☆ 1926-S Oregon. Very Choice About Uncirculated-58 ☆ 1926 Sesquicentennial.
Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63. All are lustrous and attractive, and all have some toning
highlights. (Total: 6 pieces)

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Superlative MS-66 1928 Hawaiian Commemorative

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833 1928 Hawaiian. MS-66 (PCGS). Superb satiny lustre. The obverse is brilliant, while the reverse exhibits pale champagne

iridescence. Most design features are sharp including the fingers and toes of the Hawaiian chieftain, all of which are
deHneated. The 1928 Hawaiian half dollar has long been celebrated as the most desirable design type in the commemo-
rative half dollar series. Considered as a type, the mintage was small compared with most other commemoratives;
scarcely more than 10,000 examples were issued. This circumstance is attributed in large measure to the relatively
expensive original price of issue, $2.00, which was the highest charge for any commemorative half dollar issued up
to that pomt m time. In addition to the low mintage, most survivors have contact marks and other flaws that exclude

them from the MS-66 category; indeed, the 1928 Hawaiian is very elusive at the MS-66 level and extremely rare finer
PCGS: 58; 1 finer (MS-67) J

The 1928 Hawaiian half dollar commemorates the sesquicentennial of the discovery of Hawaii, a.k.a. the Sandwich Islands, by Captain
James Cook, back in 1778. A portrait of Captain Cook is featured on the obverse
#009309

Exceptional MS-66 1928 Hawaiian 50c

834 1928 Hawaiian. MS-66 (PCGS). Pale champagne iridescence complements satiny surfaces. An extraordinary example

of what may rank as the single most desirable design type in the U.S. commemorative half dollar series. The variety
was issued to commemorate Hawaii's sesquicentennial, which was dated by the arrival of Captain James Cook to the
islands in 1778. Only 9,958 examples were issued, a paltry number in comparison with most other commemorative
half dollar design types of the 1920s and 1930s. The scarcity of the variety is largely credited to the hefty initial price of
issue, $2, which was the highest charged for any commemorative half dollar variety up to that point in time.

Captain James Cook is one of just a few non-Americans to be depicted on U.S. commemorative coins during the 1892-1954 era Other mem-
bers of this exclusive roster would include Christopher Columbus, Queen Isabella of Spain, Sir Walter Raleigh, and General Lafayette
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1928 Hawaiian Sesquicentennial. Book titled Sescjuicentennial
Celebration of Captain Cook's Discovery of Hawaii (1778-1928) /

Held in THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS August 15 to 21, 1928 by
Albert Pierce Taylor, Librarian, Archives of Hawaii. Published 342
in 1929 by the Captain Cook Sesquicentennial Commission
and the Archives of Hawaii Commission. Card Covers. 105
pp. Liberally illustrated. Inscribed in pencil on the inside
page opposite front cover: "Francis B. Smith / Sept. 6, 1930
/ Honolulu - T.H." Many chapters are included including a ^3
two-page listing of medallic tributes to Captain Cook, and a
section about a Captain Cook postage stamp issue.

1935 Hudson. MS-64 (NGC). Frosty mint sheen completely
dominates the surfaces of this near gem example. The coin is
bright white and is quite eye appealing.

#009312

1924 Huguenot. MS-67 (NGC). Brilliant and satiny. A thor-
oughly attractive and desirable example of this popular issue.
Despite a net mintage of 142,080 pieces, relatively few have
survived this beautifully preserved; indeed, the presently of-
fered example is tied with approximately a roll and a half of
others for honors of being the third finest certified by NGC. The
issue commemorates the tercentenary of the original settlement
of the New Netherlands colony which decades later, due to
capture by the English, was renamed New York.

NGC Census: 30; 2 finer (MS-67* finest)

#009314

1924 Huguenot. MS-64 (PCGS). Golden gray toning attrac
tively complements frosty surfaces.

#009314

Trio of Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64 commemora-
tive half dollars: ☆ 1924 Huguenot. Pale champagne toning
☆ 1925 Lexington. Deep rose and champagne toning ☆ 1927
Vermont. Fully brilliant. All are lustrous. (Total: 3 pieces)

1936 Long Island. MS-66 (NGC). A splendid gem from an old-
time holder as attested to by the spectacular bull's eye "tab"
toning. Rich carmine and gold on the ship side, where the tab
toning is prominent, pale silver gray with some rose toning
on the portrait side.

#009322

Trio of Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63 commemorative
halves: ☆ 1936 Long Island ☆ 1921 Pilgrim ☆ 1927 Vermont.
All with varied golden toning highlights. (Total: 3 pieces)

Pair of Gem Brilliant Uncirculated-65 commemorative halves:

☆ 1936 Lynchburg ☆ 1934 Maryland. A satiny, lustrous pair
both with faint champagne highlights. (Total: 2 pieces)

Group of commemoratives: ☆ 1934 Maryland. Gem Brilliant
Uncirculated-65. A nice frosty example that has very few con-
tact marks and nice mint lustre. Lightly toned ☆ 1928 Oregon.
Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63. A few light contact marks
including a tiny obverse scratch that is hidden in the Indian's
body. Steel gray toning gives this coin a pleasing appearance
☆ 1936 Robinson- Arkansas. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63.
Bright satiny fields that are well preserved and a strong strike.
(Total: 3 pieces)

1934 Maryland. MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant and lustrous. Excel-
lent eye appeal for the grade.

#009328

Trio of commemoratives grading average Very Choice Bril-
liant Uncirculated-64: ☆ 1934 Maryland. Fresh satiny surfaces
that show a few light marks on the face ☆ 1936 Rhode Island.
Nicely reflective surfaces that give this coin a wonderful look.
Vibrant mint lustre further defines this coin ☆ 1936-D San
Diego. Subdued satiny fields that give off a grayish tinge. A
decent strike is prevalent and lends more appeal to this coin.
(Total: 3 pieces)

1921 Missouri. Plain. MS-64 (NGC). A flashy silver coin with
just a faint pale golden hue. Lustrous with great eye appeal.
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1923-S Monroe. MS-65 (PCGS). Fully lustrous. Vivid gold,
blue, and violet toning enhances satiny surfaces. Despite a
relatively generous net mintage of 274,077 pieces, the issue is
generally not very well preserved. Many examples eventually
ended up in circulation and others were carelessly handled.
Today, Monroe Doctrine half dollars grading MS-65 or better
are highly esteemed by collectors, and always command gener-
ous premiums when offered. A prize for the alert specialist.
#009333

1938 New Rochelle. MS-65 PL (NGC). This lovely example is
completely engulfed in reflective mint lustre for an appealing
look.

#009335

1936 Norfolk. MS-66 (NGC). Wonderful satiny lustre that has
some pale gold above it. Very well struck and devoid of any

major marks. Avery popular issue in superb condition.
#009337

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1933-D Oregon. MS-65 (NGC). Golden gray toning on frosty
surfaces. The 1933-D is one of the scarcer issues in the Oregon
Trail series. Only 5,008 examples were issued. Limited demand
can probably be attributed in large measure to the belt-tight-
ening of the Great Depression era; the Dow-Jones reached its
nadir on July 8, 1932 at a mere 41.22 points, and started its
long ascent reflecting gradual economic recovery a few days
later.

#009343

1933- D Oregon. Gem Brilliant Uncirculated-65. A satiny gem
with pleasing lustre and great eye appeal. An unusual date
for a commemorative half dollar, as only cents, half dollars,
eagles, and double eagles were struck from among the regular
denominations of the era in this Great Depression year.

#009343

1934- D Oregon Trail Memorial. MS-66 (PCGS). A frosty,
matte-like gem with supportive lustre beneath faint rose and
sky blue toning.

#009344

1938 Oregon PDS set. Gem Brilliant Uncirculated-65. Three
satiny, lustrous gems, each with pale peach and rose toning.
A nicely matched set. (Total: 3 pieces)

Superb Gem 1915-S Half Dollar

Panama-Pacific Issue

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1915-S Panama-P acific. MS-67 (PCGS). Light iridescent toning, primarily electric blue and gold, over satiny silver
lustre. Nicely struck. An exceptional quality specimen of this very popular variety, issued at the Panama-Pacific
International Exposition in San Francisco in 1915, with sales held over through part of 1916

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Superlative MS-67 1920 Pilgrim 50c

855 1920 Pilgrim. MS-67 (NGC). Fully lustrous. Pleasing gold

toning in the central areas deepens to golden brown, blue, and
violet at the borders. One of the finest examples of the variety
we've ever seen or could hope to see. The devices are sharp and
close examination reveals only the most trivial imperfections.
We expect many generous bids when this beauty crosses the
auction block.

NGC Census: 11; 2 finer (MS-67-* finest).

Issued to commemorate the tercentenary of the arrival of the Pilgrims at
Plymouth Colony in 1620. A fanciful portrait of Governor William Bradford
is featured on the obverse, while a depiction of the Mayflower can be seen on
the reverse. The designs were executed by sculptor Cyrus E. Dallin, whose
initial "D" can be seen beneath Bradford's elbow.

#009359

356 Trio of commemoratives: ☆ 1920 Pilgrim. Choice Brilliant
Uncirculated-63. Bright lustrous surfaces define this lovely
coin. A good strike adds further to this coin's eye appeal ☆
1925 Stone Mountain. Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64.
(2). One example is untoned and lustrous with satiny surfaces
while the other shows mottled russet and gold toning. The
strike is excellent for this type on the untoned example and
adds greatly to its eye appeal. (Total: 3 pieces)

357 1936 Rhode Island PDS set. Very Choice Brilliant Uncircu-
lated-64. A well matched set that combines great lustre with
good strikes to give this set excellent eye appeal. (Total: 3
pieces)

358 1936 Rhode Island PDS set. Very Choice Brilliant Uncir-
culated-64. Light rose toning and lustrous surfaces. (Total: 3
pieces)

359 Pair of commemorative half dollars, each graded Gem Bril-
liant Uncirculated-65: ☆ 1937 Roanoke. A frosty pale gray
coin with some wholesome peripheral toning on either side
☆ 1936 Wisconsin. A lustrous example with mottled golden
toning for an attractive look. (Total: 2 pieces)

360 1935-S San Diego. MS-66 (PCGS). A bright and lustrous gem
and a beautiful coin by any standards.

#009371

361 Commemorative half dollar quartette: ☆ 1935-S San Diego.
Gem Brilliant Uncirculated-66 ☆ 1934 Texas. Gem Brilliant
Uncirculated-66 ☆ 1936 Wisconsin. Gem Brilliant Uncirculated-
65 ☆ 1936 York. Gem Brilliant Uncirculated-65. An attractive
group, each is lustrous, and each has varied golden highlights.
(Total: 4 pieces)

862 1926 Sesquicentennial. MS-64 (PCGS). Lovely pale golden

toning gives an attractive appearance to this issue which cel-
ebrates the 150th anniversary of American Independence. The
surfaces are bathed in frosty mint bloom for a splendid level
of eye appeal.

#009374

863 1935 Spanish Trail. MS-67 (NGC). Brilliant and lustrous. A

thoroughly attractive example of this popular variety, and
virtually as nice as the moment it left the dies. The issue
commemorates the 400th anniversary of the Cabeza de Vaca
Expedition through territory which now comprises the states
of Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas. Famous
coin collector and dealer L.W. Hoffecker is credited with the
designs. Only 10,008 pieces were issued.

#009376

864 1935 Spanish Trail. MS-65 (PCGS). Luscious russet and gold toning

that bathes the well struck surfaces. A very scarce issue that is always
on collectors' want lists and when offered in this lovely condition
usually brings a significant premium over graysheet prices.

#009376

865 1935 Spanish Trail. Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64.

Frosty, surfaces over well struck surfaces. Just a few very
light field lines are all that keep this lovely coin from the Gem
category. Steel gray toning adds nicely to this coin's appeal.
Scarce and always in demand.

#009376

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1925 Stone Mountain. MS-67 (PCGS). Frosty and attractive.
Virtually as nice as the day of issue. The obverse is brilliant at
the center with coppery orange, blue, and violet at the border.
The reverse has pale pink iridescence at the center deepening
to coppery orange, rose, and charcoal gray at the periphery. The
Stone Mountain issue is very scarce this nicely preserved and
extremely rare finer. A prize for the numismatic perfectionist.

Issued as a "memorial to the valor of the soldier of the South," the Stone
Mountain issue had one of the largest net mintages in the commemorative
half dollar series, 1,314,709 pieces. Despite this, PCGS has certified just a few
rolls of survivors as MS-67.

#009378

1925 Stone Mountain. MS-65 (PCGS). Doubled Die Obverse,
with doubling most pronounced at the inscription: STONE
MOUNTAIN 1925. Pewter gray toning with delicate gold and
blue iridescent highlights.

Listed in the Fivaz-Stanton Cherrypickers' Guide as FS-C-001.

#009378

Pair of certified commemorative half dollars: ☆ 1925 Stone
Mountain. Double Die Reverse. MS-64 (ANACS). Warm golden
gray toning ☆ 1950 Booker T. Washington. MS-64 (PCGS). Bril-
liant and frosty. (Total: 2 pieces)

Roll of 1925 Stone Mountain commemorative half dollars,
grades range from Very Fine-20 to Choice About Uncircu-
lated-55, average Extremely Fine. Some richly toned and a
few that have been cleaned at one time. In-person inspection
is recommended. (Total: 20 pieces)

1935 Texas PDS set. Gem Brilliant Uncirculated-65. All are lus-
trous and have lively golden toning highlights. (Total: 3 pieces)

1936 Texas PDS set. Gem Brilliant Uncirculated-66. A satiny,
highly lustrous gem trio, each with exciting, evenly matched
rainbow iridescence on frosty, lilac-gray surfaces. A visually
enticing trio. (Total: 3 pieces)

1925 Vancouver. MS-66 (PCGS). A lovely Gem example partially
satiny and partially frosty. The central areas mostly brilliant
with blushes and tinges of gold and blue at the peripheries.
The obverse portrays the historical figure Dr. John McLoughlin,
popularly known as the "Father of Oregon." The reverse depicts
a pioneer with a musket standing in the foreground, with Fort
Vancouver off in the distance. Although struck at the San Fran-
cisco Mint, the "S" mintmark was omitted on this issue.

#009399

1925 Vancouver. MS-64 (NGC). This example is drenched in
frosty mint bloom and is exceptionally attractive for the as-
signed grade.

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1946 Booker T. Washington. MS-67 (NGC). A frosty gem with
underlying lustre that enhances sea green, violet, and cham-
pagne toning highlights. Fewer than a half dozen examples of
the date have been certified finer by NGC.

NGC Census: 45; 4 finer (all MS-67*-).

#009404

Pair of Booker T. Washington commemorative half dollar
rolls: ☆ 1946-D (20). Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63 or
better. Mostly frosty with some light toning present on a few
examples. The strike is average for the date and mint but the
lustre is quite nice ☆ 1946-S (20). Choice Brilliant Uncircu-
lated-63 or finer. The top coin has light golden brown toning
while the rest are lustrous and quite attractive. (Total: 2 rolls,
40 pieces)

Spectacular MS-67 1946-S Booker T. Washington 50d

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1946-S Booker T. Washington. MS-67 (PCGS). Warmly toned
in varied gold, maroon, gunmetal-gray, navy blue, violet, and
aqua. A Gem that was carefully set aside at the time of issue,
and has been lovingly preserved up to the present. Despite
a generous mintage of 500,279 pieces, few were as carefully
preserved; indeed, the example offered here is tied for finest
1946-S Booker T. Washington half dollar certified by PCGS.
PCGS Population: 41; none finer.

#009406

1936 Wisconsin. Gem Brilliant Uncirculated-65. Smooth
silver-white with a hint of gold on the high rims.

#009447

1925 Norse-American medal. Thick silver planchet. MS-64
(NGC). Gunmetal-gray toning with delicate coppery gold
highlights. A popular variety that's frequentlv included in a
commemorative half dollar collection.

#009450

1925 Norse-American medal. Thick. Very Choice Brilliant Un-
circulated-64. Bright and lustrous with a blush of grayish gold
toning. 1 hese are finally becoming more popular after years of
numismatic indifference. Sharply struck and attractive.

From the Collection of Benjamin Woodruff.

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880 Pair of 1925 Norse-American medals: ☆ Thick. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63. Rich and lively champagne toning
with deepening gold in the protected regions. Nice ☆ Thin. Brilliant Uncirculated-60. Lustrous with deepening
golden toning. An attractive offering of both types of silver Norse-American medals, a popular adjunct to the com-
memorative silver series. (Total: 2 pieces)

From the Collection of Benjamin Woodruff.

881 1925 Norse-American medal. Thin silver planchet. MS-63 (NGC). Pleasing coppery gold toning at the centers
deepens to warm lilac-gray at the borders. Thin-planchet pieces are somewhat scarcer than examples having the
thick-planchet format.

#009451

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Gem 1904 Lewis and Clark Gold $1

882 1904 Lewis and Clark gold dollar. MS-65 (PCGS). A well

struck, attractive example with orange toning over lustrous
fields. This is one of the more difficult commemorative gold
dollars to obtain in truly Gem condition.

#007447

Choice Uncirculated 1905 Lewis and Clark Gold $1

883 1905 Lewis and Clark gold dollar. MS-64 (PCGS). An im-

pressive specimen that bespeaks Gem quality to the unaided
eye. Satiny surfaces with strong mint bloom in the protected
areas, and lively, lovely orange iridescence on both sides.

#007448

Pleasing 1903 Louisiana Purchase Gold $1

Jefferson Portrait

884 1903 Louisiana Purchase gold dollar. Jefferson portrait. MS-66

(PCGS) Well struck, lustrous, and with excellent eye appeal.
Attractive golden orange surfaces. A pleasing specimen of the
first commemorative gold dollar authorized by the U.S.

#007443

Lustrous 1903 Louisiana Purchase Gold $1

McKinley Portrait

885 1903 Louisiana Purchase gold dollar. McKinley portrait. MS-

66 (PCGS). Well struck and deeply lustrous. Attractive orange
surfaces. A pleasing specimen of the issue.

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1917 McKinley gold dollar. MS-66 (PCGS). A lovely example
with deep, rich lustre and light toning, of the variety that is by
far the rarer of the two McKinley issues. When found, pieces
are usually not as handsome as this. Excellent eye appeal,
acknowledged rarity, and high certified grade will make this
coin a focal point in our sale.

#007455

Gem 1915-S Panama-Pacific Gold $1

1915-S Panama-Pacific gold dollar. MS-66 (PCGS). Lightly
toned lustrous gold. A splendid example of this very popular
gold dollar.

#007449

1915-S Panama-Pacific gold dollar. MS-65 (PCGS). Frosty
and attractive. Partially brilliant surfaces with blushes of vivid
saffron and pale lilac iridescence. Issued in connection with
the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition which took place in San

Francisco. The net mintage for the issue was 15,000 pieces.
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1915-S Panama-Pacific gold dollar. Very Choice Brilliant
Uncirculated-64. Here is a beautiful yellow gold example that
is ensconced in satiny mint bloom. A lovely little jewel with
the reverse of a full Gem.

#007449

1915-S Panama-Pacific gold dollar. AU-58 (PCGS). Mostly

brilliant surfaces with rosy accents and satiny lustre
#007449

Lustrous MS-65 1926 Sesquicentennial $2.50

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1926 Sesquicentennial quarter eagle. MS-65 (PCGS). Bril-
liant, lustrous, and sharply struck. Nice in every way. Issued
to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the U.S. Declaration
of Independence. Only 46,019 examples were issued, and the
presently offered piece undoubtedly ranks in the top 5% of
survivors in terms of quality and aesthetic appeal. The Ses-
quicentennial $2.50 is a perennial favorite with collectors.

John R. Sinnock created the designs. The reverse depicts Philadelphia’s
Independence Hall.

#007466

1926 Sesquicentennial quarter eagle. MS-64 (NGC). Satiny
lustre on honey gold surfaces. A pleasing example of this
popular commemorative quarter eagle.

#007466

1926 Sesquicentennial quarter eagle. Very Choice Brilliant
Uncirculated-64. Lovely lemon gold toning over mint fresh
surfaces. A very pretty coin for the grade and well worth a
closer inspection.

#007466

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1926 Sesquicentennial quarter eagle. Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64. Meticulous detail and a wealth of
deep red-gold lustre define this coin's exceptional beauty.

#007466

1926 Sesquicentennial quarter eagle. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63. Luminous red-gold lustre amplifies the
beauty of an excellent strike, including bold rays behind Independence Hall.

#007466

896 1926 Sesquicentennial quarter eagle. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63. All detail is exceptionally full on this

outstanding specimen of this John R. Sinnock design.

#007466

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COMMEMORATIVES

897 1991-W Mount Rushmore gold five dollars. MS-70 (PCGS). Brilliant and frosty. Perfectly preserved since the mo-
ment is came from the dies.

#009646

898 1999-W Washington gold five dollars. MS-70 (NGC). Brilliant and lustrous. A superlative Gem that is devoid of
even the tiniest flaw.

#009777

899 2001-W Capitol Visitor Center gold five dollars. MS-70 (NGC). Brilliant and lustrous. Unsurpassable in terms of
quality.

#009792

U.S. MEDAL

900 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Alaska Statehood medal, 1959. .900 Gold, 63.1mm, 208.51 grams (6.7 troy
Ounces). By Ralph J. Menconi. Obv. Alaska map superimposed on map of the Continental U.S. (“The Lower 48")
with statehood date Jan. 3, 1959. Elaborate Great Seal of the new State with rising sun over mountains, forest, mine,
railroad, farming, ships at sea. Gould-Bressett 105. Serial #80, one of only 100 struck by Medallic Art Company, of
which an unknown number perished in the 1979 Gold market boom. Brilliant Uncirculated. (9,000-11,000)

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Spectacular MS-67 1883 Hawaiian Quarter

1883 Hawaiian quarter. MS-67 (NGC). Sharply struck and fully lustrous. Pleasing delicate golden gray iridescence
complements both the obverse and reverse. Although 1883 Hawaiian quarters are seen in Uncirculated condition
with substantial frequency, only a small handful can aspire to the lofty status of having an MS-67 certification. Once
this Gem crosses the auction block, when will another specimen of equal quality become available?

NGC Census: 5; none finer.

The obverse depicts a head of King Kalakaua I facing right, with an inscription in English. The reverse depicts the royal arms of Hawaii
with an inscription in the Hawaiian language. The legal tender status of this issue is said to have been revoked after Hawaii became a U.S.
territory in 1900.

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U.S. PROOF SETS

902 1880 Proof set. A splendid set comprised mostly of Gem-quality pieces, each of which is certified by NGC: ☆ Cent.

Proof-65 RD ☆ Three-cent piece. Proof-66 ☆ Five-cent piece. Proof-66 ☆ Dime. Proof-65 ☆ Quarter. Proof-65 ☆ Half
dollar. Proof-65 ☆ Morgan dollar. Proof-65 ☆ Trade dollar. Proof-64. Apart from the cent, which may have been
added in at a later time, the rest of the set is nicely matched. Since all of the nickel and silver pieces were certified
together by NGC, the possibility exists that the nickel and silver components of the set are original. The cent obverse,
in particular, shows pronounced cameo contrast. The three-cent and five-cent pieces both exhibit pale champagne
iridescence; the three-cent piece shows considerable cameo character. The silver denominations all show vivid blue,
gold, and rose toning of the type popularly referred to as "album" toning, something noted when coins have been
stored for decades in "Wayte Raymond" coin boards. On the silver pieces, the obverse fields are nicely reflective,
while the reverse fields are somewhat subdued. (Total: 8 pieces)

"Wayte Raymond" coin boards were evidently very popular with collectors in the 1930s and 1940s. These old coin boards frequently come
to light when old-time collections are dispersed.

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Gem 1937 Proof Set

1937 Proof set. Choice Brilliant Proof-63. The silver coins and the Buffalo nickel are mostly untoned while the cent has mottled toning
with a few spots. The strikes are quite strong and further enhance this set's appeal. (Total: 5 pieces)

1937 Proof Set. Gem Brilliant Proof-65. Watery, chrome-like fields are the rule on this exquisite, fully original Proof set. Dime, quarter
and half dollar are lightly toned, while the nickel is a stunning gunmetal-blue. The cent is fully red and lightly toned at the peripheries
Here is a wonderfully original set. (Total: 5 pieces)

1941 Proof set. Very Choice Brilliant Proof-64. The silver coins are bright white and untoned while the cent is full red and the nickel
is fully brilliant. A very attractive set that is sure to please. Mounted in a Whitman snaplock holder. (Total: 5 pieces)

Group of Proof Sets 1950-1964. Includes both the 1960 Large Date and Small Date sets. The average grade is Very Choice Brilliant
I roof-64 with the 1950 half dollar above that average. Most are untoned and brilliant with the cents mostly mint red. A wonderful run

ot root sets that should be closely inspected as these sets are quite nice and are housed in custom made plastic holders. (Total: 16 sets,
80 pieces)

Pair of 1955 and 1956 Proof sets. Gem Brilliant Proof-65. Outstanding surfaces that exhibit very little if any toning. The cents an' fu

mint red and are not spotted. A great pair of sets that would be very hard to improve upon. Housed in two plastic holders (Total-
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U.S. MISCELLANEOUS GROUP LOTS

%8 Diverse lot of half cents through dimes: ☆ 1833 half cent. C-
1, B-l. Rarity-1. About Uncirculated-55, lacquered. Chocolate
brown with some spotting ☆ 1818 cent. N-7. Rarity-1. About
Uncirculated-50; sharpness of Mint State-60, dipped. Unnatural
but even golden color, strong cartwheel remains ☆ 1854 cent.
N-14. Rarity-2. Mint State-60. Good lustre on light golden
brown surfaces ☆ 1865 two cents. Plain 5. Choice Brilliant
Uncirculated-63. Much original color remains ☆ 1868 two cents.
Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63. Attractive color and lustre

☆ 1860 silver three cents. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63,
dipped. Brilliant white ☆ 1885 dime. Brilliant Uncirculated,
nearly Choice-62. Strong cartwheel lustre ☆ 1917-D dime.
Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly Choice-62. Brilliant with faint
and attractive golden toning. (Total: 8 pieces)

909 Selection of lower denomination coins: ☆ 1850 cent. N-7.
Rarity-2. Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64 ☆ 1909 Indian
cent. Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64 ☆ 1869 two-cent
piece. Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64 ☆ 1908-D dime.
Brilliant Uncirculated-60, old dip ☆ 1928 dime. Very Choice
Brilliant Uncirculated-64 ☆ 1927-D dime. Very Choice Brilliant
Uncirculated-64. Some are brilliant, while others are attrac-
tively toned. (Total: 6 pieces)

910 Pair of NGC-certified coins: ☆ 1858 Flying Eagle cent. Large
Letters. MS-61. Satiny rich brown surfaces ☆ 1882 Liberty
Seated quarter. MS-61. Frosty rose-gray over both surfaces.
(Total: 2 pieces)

911 Lovely 19th- and 20th-century type set. Cents: ☆ 1862 Bril-
liant Uncirculated-60 ☆ 1994-S Choice Brilliant Proof-63 ☆
1943-S Choice About Uncirculated-55. Nickels: ☆ 1883 No
Cents. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63 ☆ 1913 Buffalo. Type
I. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63 ☆ 1939-D Choice Brilliant
Uncirculated-63. Dimes: ☆ 1912 Brilliant Uncirculated-60,
perhaps a bit finer ☆ 1937 Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-
63 ☆ 1949-S Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63. Quarters: ☆
1909-D Brilliant Uncirculated-60 or nearly so ☆ 1917 Type I.
Brilliant Uncirculated-60 ☆ 1934 Brilliant Uncirculated-60.
Half Dollars: ☆ 1892 About Uncirculated-50 but has been
lightly cleaned ☆ 1917 Brilliant Uncirculated-60 ☆ 1949 Bril-
liant Uncirculated-60, perhaps a bit better ☆ 1970-D Choice
Brilliant Uncirculated-63. Silver Dollars: ☆ 1891-CC Choice
Brilliant Uncirculated-63 ☆ 1922-S Brilliant Uncirculated-
60. A wonderful type set that includes some scarcer dates. A
few of the coins are moderately toned while the majority are
bright and lustrous. Well worth a closer inspection as sets of
this type and quality are few and far between. Housed in a
custom plastic holder. (Total: 18 pieces)

912 Dozen five-cent through half dollar coins. Five cent pieces:

☆ 1883 Shield. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63. Satiny golden
gray with rose highlights ☆ 1903 Liberty. Choice Brilliant
Uncirculated-63. Delicate iridescent highlights on both sur-
faces ☆ 1904 Liberty. AU-58. Delicate bluish gray with golden
highlights ☆ 1934 Buffalo. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63.
Lustrous golden surfaces. Dimes: ☆ 1903 Barber. Choice About
Uncirculated-55. Lustrous ☆ 1934 Mercury. Very Choice Bril-
liant Uncirculated-64 FB. Frosty lustre with just a whisper
of golden and sky blue highlights. Quarters: ☆ 1899 Barber.
Choice About Uncirculated-55. Satiny lustre with golden gray
at the peripheries ☆ 1902 Barber. Net About Uncirculated-50;
sharpness of Choice About Uncirculated-55, cleaned at one
time ☆ 1904 Barber. About Uncirculated-50. Lustrous golden

surfaces with faint speckling noted ☆ 1918-S Standing Liberty.
Very Choice About Uncirculated-58. Lustrous golden gray sur-
faces. Half dollars: ☆ 1902 Barber. Net About Uncirculated-50;
sharpness of Choice About Uncirculated-55, lightly cleaned i
1934 Walking Liberty. Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64.
Frosty silver gray surfaces. (Total: 12 pieces)

913 Three certified coins: ☆ 1936-D Buffalo nickel. MS-66 (NGC).
Bright and lustrous rose surfaces ☆ 1938-D Mercury dime.
MS-67 FB (PCGS). Satiny with deep rich golden gray at the
peripheries ☆ 1951-S Washington quarter. MS-67 (PCGS).
Frosty rainbow iridescence on both surfaces. (Total: 3 pieces)

914 Half dime and Seated quarter: ☆ 1861 half dime. About Un-
circuIated-53. Minor evidence of cleaning and dark toning ☆
1877-S Seated quarter. Choice About Uncirculated-58. Frosty
lustre and speckled gold toning. (Total: 2 pieces)

From the Collection of Benjamin Woodruff.

915 Sets of Mercury dimes, Washington quarters, and Liberty
Walking half dollars, typical circulated grades. Very Good-8
or so to About Uncirculated-50, finer in a few cases. Mercury
dime highlights include: ☆ 1916-D Very Good-8 ☆ 1921 Very
Good-8 ☆ 1921-D Very Good-8. Washington quarter highlights
include: ☆ 1932-D Good-4, weak reverse rim ☆ 1932-S Fine-12.
Half dollars complete 1936 through 1947-D. All sets housed in
custom plastic holders. (Total: 244 pieces)

916 Pair of US coins: ☆ 1923-S dime. Choice Brilliant Uncircu-
lated-63 FB. A well struck coin with just the faintest golden
hue ☆ 1939-S half dollar. MS-65 (ANACS). A beautiful pale
golden example that is bathed in mint frost. (Total: 2 pieces)

917 Selection of gold coins once used as jewelry average Net Fine
to Choice Very Fine: ☆ 1850 gold dollar ☆ 1851 gold dollar ☆
1854 gold dollar. Type II (2) ☆ 1856 gold dollar. Upright 5 ☆ 1873
gold dollar. Open 3 ☆ 1874 gold dollar ☆ 1850 quarter eagle ☆
1851 quarter eagle ☆ 1853 quarter eagle ☆ 1878 quarter eagle

☆ 1897 quarter eagle ☆ 1900 quarter eagle ☆ 1902 quarter eagle

☆ 1904 quarter eagle ☆ 1911 quarter eagle ☆ 1887-S half eagle.
Some have been soldered, tooled, bent, filed, and or holed. In-
person inspection is recommended. (Total: 17 pieces)

918 Trio of US gold pieces: ☆ 1852 gold dollar. Type I. About Un-
circulated-53. A lustrous lemon yellow example ☆ 1856 gold
dollar. Type III, Slant 5. About Uncirculated-53. A pleasing coin
with just a light 11:00 rim mark that is not inconsistent with the
grade ☆ 1907-D half eagle. Choice Extremely Fine-45. Some
protected lustre remains but there are signs of a light cleaning.
(Total: 3 pieces)

919 Four gold coins: ☆ 1904 quarter eagle. Very Choice About
Uncirculated-58. Satiny golden surfaces with a minute reverse
spot noted ☆ 1880-S half eagle. About Uncirculated-50. Attrac-
tive golden surfaces ☆ 1907 Liberty half eagle. Extremely Fine-
40. Medium golden surfaces with rich rose at the peripheries

☆ 1896-S double eagle. Extremely Fine-40. Lustrous with rose
highlights. (Total: 4 pieces)

920 Trio of U.S. gold: ☆ 1898 eagle. Extremely Fine-40. A well
struck example that circulated for a few years ☆ 1908 double
eagle. No Motto. Choice About Uncirculated-55. Lightlv
wiped in the past with a few hairlines now present and a hint
of rubbing on the high points ☆ 1910-S double eagle. Choice
Extremely Fine-45. Scarce in any circulated grade, this one
retains lustre. (Total: 3 pieces)

Session Two

Thursday, June 21, 2007 — 6:00 pm

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Lots 1001-2028

TREASURES FROM THE ARCHIVES OF
AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY

Welcome to our latest presentation of dies and printing plates
from the American Bank Note Company archives. Now going into
our second year, the ABNCo items have played to a broad market,
largely created by the offering of these pieces themselves. Hitherto
such items as cylinder dies (or roller dies) were so rare as to be virtu-
ally unknown, not represented in any numismatic museum of which
we are aware. The printing plates are necessarily one of a kind, as are
the vignette dies.

We have every reason to believe that a generation hence the numis-
matic community will reflect upon these sales as "glory times," laden
with opportunities that will in retrospect seem amazing and remark-
able, not that they are any less than that today. No archive like this will
ever be offered again, as no holding like this was ever formed.

A basic description of the types of items offered is given below.

Items Offered

The present sale offers a wide variety of ABNCo treasures. Generally they
are divided as follows:

• Vignette dies: Rectangular plates of hardened steel in which scenes, lettering,
and designs are engraved. While there are exceptions, many of these range in
approximate size from a playing card to a postcard, some going up to letterhead
size. The lettering and details on these are in mirror image, so that when impres-
sions were taken from them they would appear in the proper orientation.

Many of these vignette dies date from the antecedent firms that comprised
ABNCo in the 1858 merger, and have remained intact and unused ever since!
Others date from a later period and include scenes for currency and security
printing, among which are stock certificates of certain companies whose names
are recognizable today. The rectangular plates are ideal for display, could be
easily mounted on a walnut plaque as an office decoration, or can simply be
enjoyed as collectibles. Prior to our sales, rarely has even a single vignette die
been offered for auction. The Newman Money Museum in St. Louis, opened
in October 2006, became the first institution to display such items. The ABNCo
Archives are like opening Ali Baba's cave — revealing a treasure trove of which
there never has been an equivalent or will there be again.

• Bank note printing plates: These plates, usually of four subjects, but some-
times one or two, were used to print currency for state-chartered banks in the
early 19th century. Each plate has the name of the bank, location, denomina-
tion, designs, and other details, as well as the name of the engraving company
that created it, such as Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Edson, New York, or one or
another of the other firms that was merged to form ABNCo in 1858. Plates used
to make limited runs of currency, generally up to 5,000 impressions, were often
made in copper. Those intended for longer runs (but not always used for such)
were made in hardened steel.

Many of the bank note plates we offer are in pristine condition, having
aeen carefully wrapped in heavy paper and put away for generations, some
from before the ABNCo merger in 1858. Each plate is cross referenced to James

Haxby's Obsolete Paper Money of the United States 1782-1866, issued in four
volumes by Krause Publications, 1988. In the ABNCo archives there are many
alates of subjects unknown to James Haxby, and as these are presented in our

sales they will be described in detail and illustrated for the benefit of future
historians.

Relatively few printing plates have ever reached the collectors' market, but
when such occasions have occurred, there has been a lot of interest. Now and
again old plates have been used to issue reprints, profitably, as in the case of
R.M. Smythe and Company which produced 25 impressions from a four-subject
bank note plate of the Bank of Mount Pleasant, Ohio, "reprinted by Smythe as a
presentation to valued clients in 1990.... The notes are stamped and numbered
on the verso in accordance with the Hobby Protection Act" which was offered
in the July 2006 catalogue of the Herb and Martha Schingoethe catalogue as Lot
1249. ABNCo itself reprinted some notes in the 1980s in particular, which were
then photographed, and high resolution copies offered as "proprietary proofs." In
other instance proofs printed directly from plates by the owners of the bank note
plates have been made. Some bear modern markings, while others do not.

No representation or warranty is made of any kind as to the suitability or
desirability of any plate for future reprinting, except to add the suggestion that
unlike certain prior reprintings, it would be good form to stamp on the back of
each note that it is a modern proof, or whatever term, to avoid modern proofs
from being sold as originals. In many instances, such reprints, if made, would
serve to provide examples for which no originals are known — likely with success
in the marketplace. Collectors a generation from now will marvel upon the
availability of plates in our series of auctions, much as in a related way one can
only contemplate when the paper archives of American Bank Note Companv
were auctioned by Christie's in 1990 and 1991. However, unlike paper notes,
each bank note plate is absolutely unique!

• Cylinder dies (19th-century usage), today called rolls or transfer rolls, com-
prise another major section of our offering. These consist of hard metal cylinders
which bear around their periphery a relief impression from a vignette die. During
the transfer or siderographic process, a soft steel roller was impressed into the
face of a hard vignette die. The roller then picked up the impression in relief.
Hardened by tempering, the cylinder die was then used to transfer the impres-
sion into the face of a copper or soft steel bank note plate or other printing plate,
the details being transferred incuse or intaglio. A bank note plate was created by
successive applications of cylinder dies, adding one at a time different aspects
such as vignettes, counters (numbers and decorations referring to the denomina-
tion), lettering, and the like. After this process the soft steel plate was hardened,
polished, and made ready for printing — in the form which we offer plates today
The copper bank note plates were made by the same method, except that the
metal was soft to begin with.

Until our ABNCo sales, most dedicated specialists have never even seen a
cylinder die, much less have had the opportunity to own one. These units are
very interesting, historical, and as a class are very rare.

• Other plates: A limited number of plates used by the antecedent companies
that formed ABNCo to produce broadsides and advertising sheets are offered
in time. These are the "rarest of the rare." In addition, other artifacts w ill be
presented and described.

About Designs and Vignettes

Generally, the vignette dies as well as printing plates in the ABNCo archives
are not labeled as to title. Ideas for attributions can be gained from the series
of monographs created by Roger H. Durand in his Interesting Notes series. from
certain reference books on state bank notes (Harold Bowen's 1956 text on Michi-
gan bank notes is especially rich in this regard), back issues of the late lamented

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Essiip- Proof journal, and elsewhere. In our descriptions of scenes we describe what
we see, usually not assigning a specific title. However, by lucky happenstance no
doubt many of the purchasers will be able to research their treasures and come
up with additional information. The unknown is always exciting, and many of
the ABNCo items come with this quintessential element.

Notes about Our Descriptions

Measurements: The sizes are close approximations only, each one being rounded to
the nearest quarter inch. These measurements reflect the actual size of the plate. The
vignettes on the plates are generally somewhat smaller. In cases where the vignettes
are considerably smaller, the vignette measurements are given, in addition to the plate
measurements. The illustrations in this catalogue are of the vignettes themselves,
with the exception of the multi-subject bank note plates and the cylinder dies. On
many vignette dies, blank unused areas were inscribed with crossed lines, perhaps
to make the important area of the design visible at quick glance.

Toning: For some listings there is discussion of toning on the plates. In the
cases of the steel plates in particular, much of this coloration is due to the oils on
the surfaces of the plates rather then toning of the metal itself. Most of the plates
have been chemically treated or coated with paraffin by the various engrav-
ing firms to protect the surfaces for long-term storage. These treatments have
worked very nicely for the most part and in the vast majority of cases, the design
features are free of oxidation. Handling over the years has added oils from the
hands of many who have handled them. For the steel plates, the toning would
mostly disappear if the plates were to be cleaned. While this may be desirable
in some cases to remove buildups of wax, it is generally not recommended as
cleaning the metal will leave it susceptible to oxidation. As for the copper plates,
the metal is more reactive and the descriptions of toning, while due in part to
surface treatments, are mostly changes of the surface of the metal.

Descriptions: General descriptions are by John Pack, with the assistance of Su-
san Novak and Q. David Bowers. For many if not most subjects, much additional
historical information can be found from standard sources including the Inter-
net— making the further research of any item you buy a pleasant exercise.

Photographs: The photographs taken by staff expert Doug Plasencia are mirror
images of the actual dies/plates, showing how the final image would be printed.

BANKING AND CURRENCY

The Pacific Bank

San Francisco, California

1001 California, San Francisco.

Pacific Bank. Promotional
card. Steel. 3.5 x 5.5 inches.

Medium steel gray with
mottled olive brown toning,
light hairlines and other
handling marks. A nice
vignette of George Wash-
ington at center.

Engraved identification num-
ber: N.S. No. 76 (C-4635 crossed
out).

Mark of John Sellers and Sons,

Sheffield, England on back.

Pacific Bank was the first
commercial bank chartered in
California, in 1863, then titled the
Pacific Accumulation and Loan
Society. This piece appears to have
been produced for an advertising
card to be distributed at the 1893
World's Columbian Exposition.

As noted in our earlier offer-
ings, certain of the American Bank
Note Company plates and dies
bear the imprint of the maker of
the steel used. Nearly all of this
information is previously unpub-
lished in numismatic circles, and
may be of interest to researchers.

1002

Diamond State Bank

4-Subject Sheet Plate

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Delaware, Seaford. The Diamond State Bank. Face plate
for a 4-subject sheet. $l-$l-$2-$5. Haxby DE-50, G2a-G2a-
G4a-G8a. Steel. 9 x 14 inches. Imprint of American Bank Note
Company, Philadelphia. Bright and lustrous light steel gray
with faint olive overtones which are barely detectable. A few
very light and widely scattered handling marks are noted, as
are some light oxidation spots which are seen almost solely
along the edges. The steel is generally quite clean, save for
traces of black ink retained in some of the deep recesses.
The notes are very attractively designed and well engraved,
including a vignette of George Washington with soldiers in a
Revolutionary War encampment, the central vignette of the $5
note. The plate is backed with heavy card. The three designs
on this plate represent all that are known to have been issued
by this bank, the $1 and $2 issues being illustrated in Haxbv.
As is seen in the Haxby illustrations, as well as the descriptive
text for the $5 issue, all were originally printed with a red tint
plate in addition to the designs seen here. A very short-lived
bank, in operation 1866-1867, and one for which currency notes
are quite desirable in view of the fact that the general use of
these in circulation was subject to a 10C tax after July 1, 18bb.
A beautiful plate from this inland Delaware town, though the
name certainly suggests a coastal location. The original heavy
paper wrapper is included.

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First National Bank of Chicago Building

HR ST NATIONAL BANK

Chicago

1003 Illinois, Chicago. First National Bank. Charter: 2670. Building
vignette. Steel. 4 x 4.5 inches. Bright and lustrous light steel
gray with traces of pale olive-brown toning. The beginnings of
several internal stress fractures are seen right of the building

(as printed), but none seem to seriously affect the integrity of the
plate.

Engraved identification number: V-38220 (7478 crossed out).

Mark of John Sellers and Sons, Sheffield, England on back.

The First National Bank of Chicago was chartered on June 22, 1863, among
the earliest such institutions formed in America, and was granted Charter 8. The
charter expired in early 1882, with no provision at the time for extending it. The
bank went into voluntary liquidation on April 29, 1882, and was reorganized
as Charter 2670. The early banks that fell under this arrangement have been
discussed in detail in print by Peter Huntoon and others.

Founding president of the bank was Edmund Aiken, with Edward E. Bra-
isted in the post of cashier. The capital was set at $250,000 against an authorized
limitation of $1,000,000 at a time when extensive capital was available for those
seeking to form a national bank. Later, so many banks were formed that the
legislative total of authorized capital ran short, and some banks needed to delay
their charters until additional authorization became available.

The May 11, 1872 issue of Harper's Weekly contained an ad by the Herring
Safe Company, titled "What are They Doing Since the Fire!" The reference was
to the 1871 conflagration that leveled the central part of the city. Four different
banks had safes that withstood the heat, these being the First National Bank, the
National Bank of Illinois, the Fourth National Bank, and the Merchants National
Bank. In 1875 the First National Bank made the news in Banker's Magazine, when
an alert was posted concerning dangerous counterfeit $5 bills with this imprint
and also of the Third National Bank and the Merchants National Bank. "These
counterfeits are exceedingly well done and calculated to deceive. All but 8,000 of
the notes of the First National Bank of Chicago have been retired . . . The public
generally should refuse notes of the denomination of $5 . . . and all national banks
are requested to return such notes to the Treasurer for redemption, in their bank's
packages of mutilated notes. . ." This would certainly account for any scarcity of
any such $5 bills today. A follow-up article in Banker's Magazine, November 1876,
attributed the counterfeiting to Nat Kinzie, who printed these notes around 1870,
but was captured and sent to prison, during which time the bills were in hiding.
Then, in 1875, he was let out of prison, and the bills were paid out.

Illinois Trust & Savings Bank Building

1004 Illinois, Chicago. Illinois Trust & Savings Bank. Building vignette. Steel. 5x4 inches. Medium steel gray with
attractive blue, violet, and olive gold iridescence. A nice engraving of the bank building dating to very early in
the 20th century as evidenced by the combination of horse-drawn buggies and very early style automobiles. The
building opened in 1897 and was demolished in 1924. The original paper wrapper is included.

Engraved identification number: V-37780 (5734 crossed out).

Mark of John Sellers and Sons, Sheffield, England on back.

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LaSalle National Bank

Statement of Condition Cover

1005 Illinois, Chicago. LaSalle National Bank. Cover for the bank's
Statement of Condition. Steel. 8x6 inches. A lovely plate,
bright, satiny, and lustrous with light gray mottled toning. A
nice engraving of the interior of the bank. The original paper
wrapper is included, with a proof impression affixed.

Mark of John Sellers and Sons, Sheffield, England on back.

The LaSalle National Bank was not a note-issuing National Bank, and
based on the look of the plate, we suspect that it dates to later than the era
of note-issuing banks which ended in 1935.

1006

Western Trust and Savings Bank

Illinois, Chicago.
Western Trust and
Savings Bank. Adver-
tising piece. Steel. 5.25
x 8 inches. Imprint of
Western Bank Note and
Engraving Company,
Chicago. A beautifully
engraved, and attrac-
tively designed piece
likely used for a large
advertising card or the
cover of a marketing
pamphlet, or calendar.
Some areas of very light
oxidation, which could
probably be neutral-
ized with some ease.
Otherwise, satiny and
lustrous pewter gray
with soft olive and gold
overtones. Nicely vi-
gnetted and attractive.
A nice display piece.

Engraved identification number: 8478.

First National Bank of Peoria Draft

100/ Illinois, Peoria. First National Bank of Peoria. Charter: 176. Draft form. Steel. 10 x 5.5 inches. Imprint of American
Bank Note Company, New York. Deep steel gray with the entire surface toned in hues of gold, lavender, violet, and
iridescent blue all nicely blended together. Some light hairlining is evident, but not distracting, while additional

signs of handling are minimal. An impressive and large plate for a rather attractive and nicely vignetted form.

Engraved identification number: 32351 (C 19612 crossed out). jo

Numbered 99826 on back.

The First National Bank of Peoria was organized in December 1863. The founding president was Tobias S. Bradley, and Nathaniel B. Curtiss
served as cashier. In March 1875 Banker's Magazine included this:

"The first instance on record of an election of a lady as a member of a board of bank directors has occurred in Illinois. At the recent annual
meeting of the stockholders of the First National Bank of Peoria, the name of Mrs. Lydia Bradley was placed at the head of the newly elected
board of directors. Mrs. Bradley is a wealthy widow of that city and one of the chief stockholders of the bank."

This announcement proved to be premature, as another correspondent stated that while Mrs. Bradley may have been the first lady bank
director publicized, by that time the First National Bank of Huntington, Indiana, already had two lady directors, the first being Mrs. Anna A.
Daly, elected in January 1868, and the other being Mrs. E.J. Purviance, in 1873. This account in Banker's Magazine stirred up a lot of interest
and other notices told of various female directors around the country.

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German-American National Bank

1008 Illinois, Peoria. The German-American National Bank. Charter: 3770. Partial Certificate of Deposit form. Steel.
10x5 inches. Soft steel gray with a fine satin texture. Apparently an incomplete form, but nicely vignetted and with
spaces for a number and value to be filled in. "Copyrighted at Wash'n May 1887" is finely engraved at the lower
left, as printed, corresponding to the date of the bank's charter in 1887. As with other "German" banks, the title was
changed in 1918 to remove the word as it was rather unpopular in the United States at the height of World War I.

Engraved identification number: N.S. No. 2945.

Mark of John Sellers and Sons, Sheffield, England on back. An additional mark reads 1887.

State Bank of Iowa Draft

1009 Iowa, Davenport. State Bank of Iowa. Draft Form. Haxby IA-1. Partial engraved date 186_. Steel. 12.25 x 4.5 inches.
Imprint of American Bank Note Company. Created for used at the "Merchants Branch at Davenport," one of 15
branches of the bank. Bright and lustrous steel retaining good polish and associated reflectivity. A few very trivial
spots of wax residue are seen, as are minor oxidation spots which do not affect the design. Traces of black ink are
retained in some of the deeper recesses, left from the last time this plate was used in printing in the mid-19th century.
A complete form with receipt stub at the left end, as printed. Nicely engraved with George Washington at left, and
a large dock scene at right with several riverboats being loaded with cargo. The original heavy paper wrapper is
included.

Mark of J. Keim, Philadelphia on back.

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Engraved date March 15, 1866 on the face plate. Steel. 9x14 inches. Imprint of American Bank Note Company,
New York. The face is a beautifully preserved plate, bright, clean and reflective. A few tiny edge nicks are seen,
as are some minor hairlines, but the plate is cleaner than most seen in these respects. The central vignette is titled
Red Stick, the English translation of Baton Rouge. The Red Stick vignette was likely engraved custom for this issuer
and series as it is not known to be used on any other note. The vignette may have also been used for city bonds,
but we have no data available to confirm this fact. The tint plate is equally clean, if not more so. The steel is bright
and highly reflective. A few light hairlines are seen, as are a few minor hairline scratches as usual. A small area of
light oxidation is seen at the upper right corner, and along other areas of the edge, away from the designs. This tint
plate is distinctive in design, as it includes an engraving of a "red stick" in addition to the counters and security
engraving typically seen on tint plates. The $1 denomination found on these plates was used on the Society of Paper
Money Collectors, Inc. souvenir sheet for the June 1982 Memphis show. A photocopy of the model from ABNCo.
is included with this lot. The original heavy paper wrappers are included, with edges taped and other roughness.
(Total: 2 plates; 1 photocopy)

Mark of C. Yeager, Philadelphia on back.

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4-Subject Face Plate

1011 Maine, Belfast. The Bank of Commerce. Face plate for a 4-
subject sheet. $5-$5-$10-$20. Haxby ME-180, G8-G8-G10-G12.

Steel. 9x14 inches. Imprints of Baldwin, Adams and Company,
New York and that of American Bank Note Company in mono-
gram form. Lustrous pewter gray with traces of soft golden
brown and olive toning in places. A few very small nicks are
seen in the edge, and some trivial handling scuffs are seen,
but none are visually distracting and most are confined to
the margins of the plate with the interior regions being rather
clean. A nicely engraved plate, with well-vignetted currency
designs and a generally attractive appearance. The three de-
nominations on this plate represent half of those engraved for
this title, there being $1, $2 and $3 notes also listed in Haxby.
Only the $1 note was known to Haxby in printed form, with
all others including those on this plate being listed as SENC.
An attractive plate, and a scarce title from a popular coastal
Maine location. The original paper wrapper is included.

Mark of John Sellers, Sheffield, England on back. An additional mark
reads 1973.

Established in 1854, the Bank of Commerce was capitalized at $75,000. In
1857 H.O. Alden was president and Charles Palmer was cashier. An account-
ing of the bank's paper money was taken in 1867, revealing that $106,750 face
value had been printed. As of September 27, 1867, $14,237 of bills remained
in the bank, but these could not be circulated effectively, as there was a Fed-
eral tax on the use of such bills commencing July 1, 1866. The stockholders
discussed re-incorporating as a national bank, but no action was taken.

Peoples Savings Bank — Grand Rapids, Michigan

1012

Michigan, Grand Rapids. Peoples
Savings Bank. Certificate of De-
posit. Steel. 11 x 5.75 inches. Imprint
of Western Bank Note Company,
Chicago. Brilliant and highly lus-
trous light steel gray with just a few
scattered darker gray toning flecks.
Hairlines left from an old cleaning
contribute to the bold lustre and are
fairly typical of these steel plates. Or-
nate security scrollwork around, with
a bold eagle vignette at the left end,
as the form would be printed. A part
of what was once clearly a multiple
subject sheet plate for printing these
certificates of deposit, but the pres-
ent piece still fortunately includes
a complete face for the two-sided
form. The plate probably dates to the
first half of the 20th century. A lovely
piece of Michigan banking history,
and perfect for framing and display.

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Numbered 89173 on back.

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MO-20. Unregistered Civil War issues, designs 2Aa-2Aa-2Aa-3Aa. Engraved date, June 21, 1861. Steel. 9 x 14
inches. Imprint of National Bank Note Company, Patented April 23rd, 1860, on the tint plate. The face plate is
pleasing pewter gray with some light mottled olive toning in places. Also noted are some light, scattered oxida-
tion marks confined mostly to the margins of the plate, and a few minor handling marks. The plate design allows
for the branch bank location to be filled in on the individual notes by hand, and nearly all issues are SENC save
for a $2 note payable at the branch in Kansas City. The tint plate is similar in tone, light steel gray with large areas
mottled deeper gray and olive. Again, some minor scratches and other handling marks are seen, as are a few light
oxidation spots which are mostly confined to the margins. A beautifully engraved pair of denominations, neither
of which is illustrated in Haxby. The finished printed products of these designs with the color tints must have
been very beautiful notes. A piece of a thin paper wrapper is included, but it is quite rough and fragile. (Total: 2
pieces)

Mark of J. Garside, Newark, New Jersey on back of tint plate; mark of C Yeager, Philadelphia on back of face plate.

The Mechanics Bank of St. Louis was formed under the Act of March 2, 1857, with a capital of $1 .5 million. Several other banks were set
up under the same authorization, the thought being to alleviate a currency shortage in this district, the most active commercial center above
New Orleans. Although there was no inkling of impending problems, the time was not propitious, as the Panic of 1857 descended upon the
nation beginning in late September. Of the various new banks, only two of them— the Mechanics and the Exchange— did not suspend specie
payments, and continued redeeming their bills for coins throughout the financial difficulties. Remarkably, during the Civil War, when nearly
all banks in the United States stopped paying out coins for their notes, these same two banks did not.

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Lincoln, Nebraska Scrip Plate

1014 Nebraska, City of Lincoln. City scrip issue. Face plate and
back plate for a 2-subject sheet. $l-$2. Partial engraved date
187_. Steel. 9 x 7.75 inches. Imprint of Continental Bank Note
Company, New York on face plate. The face plate is bright,
reflective steel, retaining a nicely polished surface and show-
ing only a few minor handling marks. A few very faint signs
of oxidation are seen, all confined to the margins. The back
plate is slightly less bright, primarily medium gray with faint
overtones olive and pale blue. Similar to the face plate, trivial
signs of oxidation are seen, but these do not appear threaten-
ing. Used to print attractive and popular Western issues, with
nice vignettes of Abraham Lincoln on both denominations. The
faces were printed in black, the backs in green. The original
paper wrapper is included for each plate, with that for the face
somewhat better preserved. (Total: 2 pieces)

Hungarian Fund Certificate Plate 1015 New York, New York. Hungarian Fund. Face plate for a 3-subject sheet.

$1-$1-$1. Pick-S136. Engraved date, February 2, 1852. Steel. 9 x 14 inches.
Imprint of Danforth, Bald and Company, New York and Philadelphia.
This plate is a delightful surprise yielded from the American Bank Note
Company archive. While we have had the pleasure of handling many
interesting steel and copper plates used to print obsolete bank notes
and scrip issues, this plate used to print the well-known Hungarian
Fund notes is an enjoyable find. The plate is nicely preserved, as is
typical of these complete printing plates, as they were well cared for as
a rule. The steel is lustrous and bright pewter gray with just a few faint
traces of deeper gray toning. Handling marks are very few, with the

vignetted. The central vignette shows Hungaria trampling Tyranny, with
the motto Sic Semper Tyrannis. At left, as printed, is Lajos Kossuth, at
the right stands Liberty. This plate is the fourth of its design produced,
the printing of these certificates apparently having exhausted the limits
of the first three plates. This can be identified as such by the tiny plate
numbers next to the plate letters engraved on the notes, in this case, A3,
B3, C3. The first plate would have had no numbers, the first replacement
would include "1", and so on. This type of identification would be stan-
dard procedure in production of currency plates. As a result of the large
issue, this Hungarian Fund note is one of the most readily recognized
of all obsolete notes of the period. The series also included $5, $10, $50,
and $100. These other higher denominations are considerably scarcer
in printed form. A superb opportunity to acquire one of the plates that
struck this well-known issue. The original paper wrapper is included,
mostly intact with one tape repair.

Mark of J. Keim, PEiiladepEiia on back.

Lajos "Louis" Kossuth (1802-1894) was a Hungarian lawyer, political agitator, and
freedom fighter who rose to a place of great influence as the provisional governor of the
country when Austria and Hungary went to war in 1848. He lost his position of power
quickly upon Hungary's loss of the war, and fled the country. He went to Turkey first
where he issued loan receipts in 1851 in a fundraising effort, and later spent time in
England, Italy, and the United States where he was greeted with a 100 gun salute upon
his arrival and hailed by many as the "Hungarian Washington." He was received at the
White House by Millard Fillmore. While he had lost his power in his native land, he
always was able to maintain considerable influence within the Hungarian community
and among others who had been subjected to oppression. He never gave up his long
struggle to secure the Independence of Hungary, and hoped to be able to return to
Hungary to establish the government he dreamed of. The Hungarian Fund notes of
1852 were issued as part of another fundraising campaign with the promise that $1 (in
the case of the notes printed from the present plate) would be paid the bearer one veat
after the establishment of an Independent Hungarian Government.

occasional finger print or light hairline scratch being the most severe.
Some light oxidation is seen, mostly confined to the margins, near the
edge of the plate but with some very light traces in the interior areas.
Nicely engraved, bold, and aesthetically pleasing as the notes are nicely

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Face plate for a 4-subject sheet. $l-$l-$2-$3.

Haxby-Unlisted. Engraved date, August 25, 1856.

Steel. 9 x 14 inches. Imprint of Toppan, Carpen-
ter and Company, Philadelphia, New York, and
Boston. One of many exciting discoveries in the
American Bank Note Company archive, though of
a very rare class in this regard as an obsolete bank
note plate featuring designs that were apparently
unknown to Haxby in 1988. According to Banker's
Magazine of August 1856, the Moshassuckfsic] Bank
was chartered along with six other banks by act of
the state legislature in 1856, though it was never
organized, no stock was sold, and it never opened.

A similar account is given by Roger Durand in his
specialized reference. Obsolete Notes and Scrip of
Rhode Island and the Providence Plantations, where
the Moshassuck Bank is mentioned briefly. In addi-
tion to the information in the Banker's Magazine ac-
count, Durand states that the charter was forfeited
in 1919. It would appear however that those who
incorporated the bank got far enough with their
plans to have Toppan, Carpenter and Company
prepare this steel plate for their anticipated issue
of currency. The engraved date on the plate likely
gives us the exact incorporation date, August 25,

1856. The plate is bright, lustrous steel with light
traces of olive toning. Light hairlines are left from
a cleaning, and a few other scattered hairline
scratches and handling marks are noted. The face
of the plate is free of oxidation, and generally nicely
preserved. However, some fine burnishing marks,
mostly on the third subject, may indicate that the
plate was never completely finished for printing.

The $1 notes bear a beautifully executed vignette
of a small wharf, with a sidewheel steamer taking
on passengers and considerable activity around.

A locomotive passes through a small dockside sta-
tion, with the larger town visible in the background.

Additionally, a vignette of a group of sheep is at left
(as printed). The $2 note has vignettes of a farmer
taking a break with his workhorses at left, and a
barnyard scene with chickens at right. The $3 note exhibits a large central vignette of tall ships on the sea, and a
blacksmith making horseshoes at left. A wonderful plate, with designs not likely seen by anyone beyond those
involved with this archive since the 1850s. The original paper wrapper is included, and is functionally intact with
only slight chipping at the corners and edges.

Mark of J. Keim, Philadelphia on back.

Regarding the different spellings, Moshassuck is the version seen today. An internet search of the spelling as found on the engraved plate
delivers not a single hit.

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Tower Mining Company Scrip Plate

Woonsocket, Rhode Island

1017 Rhode Island, Woonsocket. The Tower Mining
Company. Face plate for a 4-subject scrip sheet.
$l-$2-$3-$5. Durand 2703-2704-2705-2706. Steel.
9x14 inches. Imprint of Rawdon, Wright, Hatch
and Edson, New York. Satiny and lustrous
pewter gray steel with scattered light gray and
olive toning spots. A thin line of light oxidation
is seen on the $3 note, a minor distraction that
could probably be removed with little difficulty.
As is typical, some light handling marks are
seen, but the plate is generally quite clean save
for traces of black ink retained in the recesses.
Beautifully executed and nicely preserved. This
plate bears all designs known for this mining
company scrip in the Woonsocket, Rhode Island
location. According to Roger Durand, in his
reference Obsolete Notes and Scrip of Rhode Island
and the Providence Plantations, this company
also (and primarily) operated in Paddy Mills,
Virginia. All notes from this plate are catalogued
by Durand as Rarity-7, and only the $2 note is
illustrated, as a fully issued example. A very de-
sirable mining scrip plate from a company that,
according to Durand, saw no noteworthy suc-
cesses in iron mining in Rhode Island, though
the region had been believed to be rich in ore.
The original heavy card wrapper is included,
with a Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Edson label
giving the firm's address as "No. 48 Merchants'
Exchange, New York" and an "Extract from
Terms," reproduced here, in full:

"Bank Note Plates engraved by us only on
the express condition that they are to be printed
by us. All other Plates having Bank Note work
on them, engraved by us only on the express
condition that they are never to be taken out of
our possession. Steel Bank Note Plates engraved
and printed by us, are warranted to give 30,000
good impressions before, and 25,000 do. after
retouching. Copper co. 2,000 do. before, and
1,500 do. after retouching."

Mark of John Sellers, Sheffield, England on back. An
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York on each subject, as noted in
Haxby. The face plate is lustrous
pewter gray, with some handling
marks and fine scratches, but
none too serious or distracting.

Some light oxidation is seen,
mostly in the borders and not
affecting the engraved area. Ad-
ditionally, these do not appear
to be active. A small "Arms of
Virginia" vignette is seen on each
subject, each with a transferred
die break as was on the original
engraved plate, transferred to
the cylinder die, and then to the
present plate. The tint plate is
somewhat cleaner and brighter,
again with nice lustre on satiny
steel gray surfaces. The plate
exhibits heavy hairlines from an
old cleaning, as do many of the
plates in the archive. Some light
wax residue is seen, as are a few
tiny oxidation spots which are
of little consequence. Each tint includes multiple counters
and fine security engraving. The tint for the $10 note is a full
tint, and though the note is catalogued by Haxby as SENC,
it was printed at least in Proof form as there is some red ink
retained in the recesses. According to Haxby, this bank never
opened, and the typically seen notes are "reconstructed (pieced
together) remainders with City of Richmond notes printed

on their backs." Only the $5 and $10 denominations from this
plate are known, making this pair of plates one of the very few
tangible artifacts connected to this institution. An attractive
pair, unique and highly desirable. The original paper wrap-
per is included for each plate, both with tears but functionally
intact. (Total: 2 pieces)

Mark of J. Keim, Philadelphia on back of face plate.

Bank of Baraboo, Wisconsin

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golden brown toning and light hairlines. A bold title.

Engraved identification number: 355. Dated T6 and '06.

Mark of John Sellers and Sons, Sheffield, England on back.

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National Exchange Bank of Milwaukee

1020 Wisconsin, Milwaukee. The National Exchange Bank. Charter: 1003.
Logo vignette. Steel. 2.5 x 3 inches. Lustrous light steel gray with some
deeper gray and lavender toning spots. A neat vignette, with the state
seal at center, and the title of the bank on a buckled belt around.
Engraved identification number: N.S. No. 3618 (380 crossed out).

This bank was organized in April 1865 with capital of $200,000 against an au-
thorized limit of $500,000. Charles D. Nash was founding president and William G.
Fitch was cashier. The institution was a re-incorporation of the state chartered Bank of
Milwaukee. Years later during the early Depression, the bank closed and on July 31,
1930, consolidated with the Marine National Bank of Milwaukee.

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ance Company. Face plate for a 2-subject sheet. $l-$2. Haxby
WI-740, Designs 1A-2A. Steel. 9.75 x 14 inches. Imprints of
Spencer, Hufty and Danforth, Philadelphia and Danforth,
Spencer and Hufty, New York. Bright and lustrous light steel
gray with some light olive overtones and mottled deeper gray
in places. Typical inconsequential surface oxidation is seen
toward the edges of the plate, but none is extensive or specifi-
cally noteworthy. Some light nicks and scratches are seen, but
no serious ones affect the engraved areas of the plate. These are
mostly in the blank lower half of the plate. From what we have
seen thus far, this plate and the one to follow are a bit unusual
in that they are half plates, that is full size steel plates that could
accommodate a standard 4-subject sheet, but with only two
subjects engraved. It seems likely that the original intent must
have been to complete these for 4-subject sheets as the steel
would have been costly and not a resource to waste frivolously.
Haxby notes that these note designs are for fraudulent notes
of a non-existent institution. However, considering the cost of
having steel plates engraved in this period, perhaps there was
legitimate intent behind their preparation. Certainly, the vast
archive of American Bank Note Company has much to reveal,
and perhaps this plate and the one to follow are artifacts that
have a better story to tell about the Mississippi Marine and Fire
Insurance Company than is presently known. Nicely engraved,
and attractive designs.

Mark of J. Keim, Philadelphia on back.

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ance Company. Face plate for a 2-subject sheet. $5-$5. Haxby
WI-740, Design 5A-5A. Steel. 9.5 x 14.25 inches. Imprints of
Spencer, Hufty and Danforth, Philadelphia and Danforth,
Spencer and Hufty, New York. A second half plate for this
organization, whether legitimate or otherwise. Lustrous and
bright steel with hairlines from cleaning and a few light marks.
A mate to the lot offered above, this plate featuring two impres-
sions of the $5 denomination. These two plates represent all of
the known denominations bearing this title, but the $5 note on
this plate appears to be the scarcest of the designs. As a general
rule, obsolete currency issues from the State of Wisconsin are
quite desirable, and this plate is certainly worthy of careful
consideration. The original heavy paper wrapper is included,
and though some chips and tears are seen, it is general! \ in
very nice condition.

Mark of J. Keim, Philadelphia on back.

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BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY

Engravers and Printers

American Bank Note Company Advertising Card Die

1023 American Bank Note Company. "Specimen Note" Advertis-
ing card. Steel. 6 x 3.75 inches. Imprint of American Bank Note
Company. Satiny light steel gray with a delightfully clean and
lustrous appearance. Pale olive-brown toning highlights near the
edges of the plate, with the central area remaining rather bright.
Some hairlines and minor handling marks are noted. A boldly
engraved and quite attractive "Fifty Cent" note, dated July 1st,
1921. Beautifully executed in the fine style typical of the firm.

Engraved identification number: 70020.

Numbered D54425 on back.

ABNCo "Book Label"

1024 American Bank Note Company. Advertising card, or "book
label." Steel. 5 x 4.25 inches. Bright, lustrous, and attractive
light steel gray. A few thin hairline scratches are seen, but
are only a minor distraction. Additional handling marks
are relatively few and far between. Faint olive toning. Of a
popular style always described as an advertising or business
card, however, the somewhat tattered original paper wrapper
that is included with this piece identifies it as a "book label,"
in this case likely for a book of engraving specimens by the
Philadelphia office of ABNCo. A popular type, but usually
seen with the 142 Broadway address in New York City. This
piece is for the Philadelphia office at 410 Sansom Street.

Security Bank Note Company Card

1 025 Security Bank Note Company. Advertising card. Steel. 9.75 x 6.25 inches. An attractive and complete larger format
advertising card for the firm. Beautifully engraved with a bold title, nice allegorical vignettes, and an ornate border.
Lovely light steel gray. Hairlines and other typical handling marks readily show, but the plate is lustrous and at-
tractive. An engraving firm that has been scarcely represented thus far in the material from the archive. Another
nice opportunity for the security printing enthusiast.

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Native American Portrait

By Western Bank Note & Engraving Company

1026 Western Bank Note and Engraving Company, Chicago. Native
American vignette. Steel. 3.5 x 4.25 inches. Medium gray steel
with some light flecks of deeper gray toning and typical handling
marks. A striking portrait of an unknown Native American, of an
unknown nation. This engraving was used as the central vignette
on a large advertising card for Western Bank Note and Engraving
Company, circa 1907. An example of the complete card appeared in
R.M. Smythe's sale of July 2006: 2618. A superb piece, featuring one
of the most popular themes from the American Bank Note Company
archive.

Engraved identification number: V-37789 (5972 crossed out). Dated '05.

Mark of John Sellers and Sons, Sheffield, England on back.

Western Bank Note and Engraving Company in Chicago was the western divi-
sion of American Bank Note Company.

Western Bank Note and Engraving Company Card

1027 Western Bank Note and Engraving Company, Chicago. Advertising card. Steel. 7.5 x 4.25 inches. Pale pewter
gray with a somewhat satiny appearance and soft lustre. Mottled deeper gray and light olive toning over much of
the surface. Some oxidation is seen along the edges of the plate, but this is comfortably away from the design and
could easily be hidden in framing. A complete advertising card for the firm, giving the connection to American
Bank Note Company, and a brief listing of services. The same Native American vignette as offered above is featured
on this plate, in much smaller size. An interesting artifact from this division of ABNCo. Original paper wrapper is
included.

Engraved identification number: 8953.

Western Bank Note and Engraving Company Card

1028 Western Bank Note and Engraving Company, Chicago.
Advertising card. Steel. 5 x 4.25 inches. Imprinted, “West-
ern Division — American Bank Note Company." Pleasing
medium steel gray with good reflectivity. Minor scattered
handling marks and hairlines, as well as some light
olive-brown toning. A lovely Native American themed
engraving used by the firm in advertising.

Engraved identification number: V 37532.

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ONE DOLLAR Tint Plate

1029 Unidentified firm. ONE DOLLAR tint plate. Steel. 9 x 4.75 inches. Bright and lustrous light steel gray, with some
reflectivity remaining. Considerable handling is evident in numerous small marks and what appears to be a slight
“wear pattern" on the high points near the edge bevels. Shallow burnishing is seen at the ends, and small oxidation
spots are present near the lower left corner of the plate. However, the engraved design is mostly free of noteworthy
imperfections. Labeled as a "tint specimen" on the original heavy paper wrapper that is included, but the design is
more suggestive of a generic back plate. An interesting security printing artifact. The wrapper is torn, but function-
ally intact.

TEN Tint Plate

1 030 Unidentified firm. TEN tint plate. Steel. 9x4 inches. Bright and lustrous light steel gray, and similar to the piece offered
above, also exhibiting numerous handling marks, hairlines, and a few oxidation spots toward the edges of the plate. Of
a similar character to the One Dollar plate offered above, but clearly intended as a face tint with generous open areas for

the titles vignettes. Traces of dark ink remain encrusted in the deepest recesses. Another interesting piece.

Mark of J. Garside, Newark, N.J. on back.

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Miscellaneous Business and Industry

Alaska Juneau Gold Mining Company

ALASKA JUNEAU GOLD MINING COMPANY

3565

1031 Alaska Juneau Gold Mining Company. Title plate. Steel. 10 x 2.5 inches. A simple, but boldly executed title for use on
stock or bond certificates. Lustrous silver gray with some deeper gray and light golden toning. A few handling marks

include a couple of scratches near the top of the title. The company operated in Juneau, Alaska from 1912 until 1944.
Engraved identification number: 3565.

Marked on the back with an outline of a beaver. An additional mark reads 34919.

1032 Armour and Company. Check plate. Steel. 7.25 x 2 inches. Bright and lustrous light steel gray with traces of light
golden brown toning. A few trivial marks are seen, but the plate is mostly clean. Armour and Company was
founded as a Chicago slaughterhouse and meat packing company in 1867. By the 1880s, it was the largest business
in Chicago.

Engraved identification number: N.S. No. 2817 and 1560.

Mark of John Sellers and Sons, Sheffield, England on back.

Calumet and Hecla Mining Company

1033

Calumet and Hecla Mining Company. Title plate. Steel. 6.5 x 1.5 inches. An attractive and bold title. Lustrous
medium steel gray with some light golden brown toning. This company was formed in May 1871 through the
consolidation of three mining companies, surrounding an area in Michigan rich with copper ore.

Engraved identification number: 1276.

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Chicago Herald Logo

1034 The Chicago Herald. Logo vignette. Steel. 3x4 inches. Me-
dium steel gray with light mottled gray, pale blue, and violet
toning. A couple of thin scratches are noted, but these are not
too distracting. This title was used from 1881 to 1918.

Engraved identification number: 990.

Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway

Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway. Annual pass
for 1884. Steel. 5 x 2.5 inches. Light steel gray, lustrous and
bright. Some pale gray spotting is seen. An interesting plate,
for the face of an annual rail pass giving the final date of
validity as December 31, 1884. The company's roots date
back to 1847, but the vastly expanded company became
the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway in 1874.

Engraved identification number: N.S. No. 3257 (974 crossed out).

Mark of John Sellers and Sons, Sheffield, England on back.

Chicago and Northwestern Railway Company

1 ()3b Chicago and Northwestern Railway Company. Stock or bond header. Steel. 13.25 x 4.25 inches. Imprint of Ameri-
can Bank Note Company, New York. Lustrous medium steel gray with some faint accents of golden brown toning
and typical hairlines. Traces of black ink remain in some of the recesses. The upper portion of a printing plate, the
remaining section having been cut off and discarded, seemingly a standard practice for this type of document,
likely for security reasons. The company was in operation as early as 1876.

Engraved identification number: V 42194 (X-1880 crossed out).

Mark of J. Doe on back.

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Playing Card Sheet Plate

1037

Andrew Dougherty, Manufacturer. Steel. 22.25 x 27 inches.
A rarity from the archive, based on the plates that we have
handled thus far, based on size alone. To date, the largest
printing plates offered have been a single engraver's sheet
(offered in March 2007), and the United States Centennial
plate offered below, both being approximately 28 x 36 inches.
Large plates like these seem to be very few, and this plate,
along with the New York Consolidated plate offered below,
are noteworthy in this regard. The plate is pleasing platinum
gray with uniform, attractive lustre. It is untoned, but areas
of oxidation are seen along the bottom edge, and to a lesser
degree near the top edge, with a few small isolated spots in
places. Mostly, the engraved area of the plate is free of these
imperfections. Old cleaning has left hairlines over much of
the surface, and a few small scratches and other handling
marks are visible. None of these are particularly distracting.

Unlike the majority of the plates in the archive, this plate is
complete, that is to say it is a finished plate actually used
for printing, as opposed to being an individual vignette that
would be later transferred to the final plate. This plate would
have been used to print a 56-subject sheet of playing cards.
The individual vignettes are beautifully engraved, with a
single spade at center and ornamental scrollwork around. The
name of the manufacturer is given as A. Dougherty (Andrew
Dougherty), with a location at New York. At the top, the
series name is given as "Excelsior." Andrew Dougherty was
a New York playing card manufacturer, active in the latter
half of the 19th century, though an internet search provides
little detailed information about him. The "Excelsior" series
of cards, dated as early as 1859, were produced through the
Civil War years.

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Elizabeth Mine

1038 Elizabeth Mine. The Hubbard Elliott Copper Mines Develop-

ment Company. Steel. 5.5 x 4 inches. A bright and rather clean
light steel gray plate. Moderately hairlined around most of the
area, but highly lustrous and very attractive. A neat vignette
of a rather small mining operation with three workers posing
for the image. The Hubbard Elliott Copper Mines Develop-
ment Company was active in Alaska beginning circa 1899 and
lasting at least a few years into the 20th century.

Engraved identification number: SPECIAL V 37704 (6452 crossed out).

Partial mark of John Sellers on back.

La Plata Mining and Smelting Company

1039 La Plata Mining and Smelting Company. Title plate. Steel.
5.5 x 1.5 inches. Very bright, light silver gray with nice satiny
lustre. The company operated in Leadville, Colorado in the
late 19th century. This plate shows the faintly engraved date
1880 three times.

Engraved identification number: C.56.

Leadville hit its stride in the late 1870s, when it was a Wild West sce-
nario built around silver mining. Fortune seekers rushed to the city from
all directions, creating a boom town. When mail arrived at the post office it
was dumped from sacks and picked through by hundreds of miners who
gathered around hoping for pieces addressed to them. Perhaps Leadville's
most famous citizen was H.A.W. Tabor, who gained great wealth and who
established a large opera house in Denver. His wife. Baby Doe, was earlier
a "comfort lady" in the district. The Broadway play, The Unsinkable Molly
Broum, is built around this topic.

The Lionel Corporation

1040 The Lionel Corporation. Title plate. Steel. 10 x 3 inches. Satiny pewter gray with soft golden brown toning and
nice lustre. Some old oxidation spots are noted, a couple of which interfere slightly with the engraved title. Dated
at the lower right of the plate, as printed, '37.

Engraved identification number: 6362.

Lionel electric trains are part of the memories of generations of Americans, both those who played with them as children and those who
av idly collect their train cars, locomotives, bridges, buildings and other accessories from a century of production. Founded in 1900 by Joshua
Lionel Cowan, in New York City, the company enjoyed much success. In 1918 the name was changed to the Lionel Corporation, as used in
the era of these steel plates. The company grew over the decades, until the American fascination with the automobile surpassed that of trains.
1 he company filed for bankruptcy in 1967. By 1970, a new production facility was in the works, and Lionel was once again on its feet under
the aegis of General Mills, and it continues in business to this day under different ownership and management.

In the early 1980s William D. Hawfield, Jr., an executive of General Mills who had earlier been in charge of Lionel, visited Wolfeboro and
admired our Victorian style railroad station, built in 1872 and looking today just as it did then. "If we had known about this we would have
made a model of it," he commented.

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violet, and blue toning. Similar to the above, related plate, some old oxidation spots are visible. Dated '37 at the
lower right, as printed.

Engraved identification number: 6361.

Mark of John Sellers and Sons, Sheffield, England on back.

1042 The Lionel Corporation. Steel. 5.5 x 4 inches.
Lustrous light steel gray with a pleasing
satin finish. Traces of pale blue and golden
brown toning as well as a few old oxidation
spots. A nice vignette of a boy playing with
an electric train. Dated '37 at the lower right,
as printed.

Engraved identification number: 6406.

Mark of John Sellers and Sons, Sheffield, England
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64045 ‘37

1043 The Lionel Corporation. Steel. 5.5 x 4 inches.
Another nice Lionel plate featuring a boy playing
with electric trains, this one appearing a little later
than those above. Bright and lustrous pewter gray
steel with a few light hairlines and minor handling
marks. Generally a nice clean plate.

Engraved identification number: PRIVATE. DIE 9295.

Mark of John Sellers and Sons, Sheffield, England on
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Montana Ore Purchasing Company

1044 Montana Ore Purchasing Company.

Steel. 5.75 x 4 inches. A boldly engraved
aerial view of the company's operations,
with the engraved title below. The plate
is rich pewter gray, satiny and lustrous.

Traces of soft golden brown toning are
noted. The plate is slightly concave. The
original paper wrapper is included, with
a proof impression affixed.

Engraved identification number: V-38445
(2706 crossed out). Dated '94.

Mark of John Sellers and Sons, Sheffield,

England on back.

Montana Ore Purchasing Company was
formed in 1893, and was involved in copper
mining interests in Butte, Montana. The founder,

F. Augustus Heitze became known as one of the
three "Copper Kings" of Butte. He made a vast
fortune upon the sale of the company to a competi-
tor in 1906 for more than $10 million.

Montgomery Ward Stock Header

1045 Montgomery Ward and Company. Stock header. Steel. 10.75 x 5.5 inches. Satiny and lustrous light pewter gray
with some slightly deeper gray toning in places. A few hairlines and other minor handling marks are seen, but the
plate is rather clean in general. Nicely engraved, well vignetted and attractive. A pleasing artifact of this famous
retailer founded in Chicago in 1872.

Engraved identification number: 30096 (C 3941 crossed out).

Numbered 76575 on back.

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A Second Playing Card Sheet Plate

1046 New York Consolidated Card Company. Steel. 23 x 27 inches.
Another large plate from the archive, as with the Dougherty
plate offered above, seemingly of a rare class amongst the
plates. The steel is a mellow platinum gray with soft lustre
across the surface. Light hairlines and scattered handling
marks, as expected, as well as some areas of oxidation, most
notably at the lower left corner of the plate. The other corners
and edges show a similar effect to a lighter degree, and numer-
ous small spots are seen across the central areas of the plate.
Produced for another playing card manufacturer, the New
York Consolidated Card Company, and also as in the case of
the Dougherty piece, a complete printing plate for a 56-subject
sheet of playing cards. The design here is for a Joker, but more
significantly designed in promotion of the company's status
as a gold medal winner at the Paris Exposition of 1878. The
vignette shows a "joker" supporting engravings of the obverse

and reverse of the award medal, with presumably, exposition
buildings in the distance. A really neat plate, nicely engraved
and certainly a prize for display in a casino or by an avid card
player. The antique playing cards printed by this plate are
scarce in their own right, and are very desirable collectibles.
This plate however, is a unique work of art.

Formed in 1871 tlirough the consolidation of three playing card com-
panies, The New York Consolidated Card Company would be a major
producer of playing cards until 1930, over half of that time being under
the aegis of United States Playing Card Company. A major competitor was
A. Dougherty Company, with whom New York Consolidated made certain
business agreements to divide up markets in 1877, which would todav be
in violation of Sherman Anti-trust laws. As of 1930, the two firms were part
of the same, doing business as Consolidated-Doughertv. As of 1962, thev
were again operating as a division of United States Having Card Company
The company won a gold medal at the Paris Exposition of 1878, the image
of which is on many of its cards produced after that date.

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1047 Peoria and Eastern Railway Company. Bond form.

Steel. 8.5 x 13 inches. Lustrous pewter gray, mostly
uniform in tone save for traces of soft golden brown
and violet in places. A few minor handling marks are
seen, but the plate is nicely vignetted and attractive.
One of the larger, more complete forms of this type
we have seen from the archive, the usual pieces be-
ing only the headers or portions of text. This piece
is a form for a 50 year, 4% bond with principal due
April 1, 1940. A most unusual collectable for the
railroad enthusiast.

Engraved identification number: 80879.

Mark of Shapp & Sons, New York on back.

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x 10 inches. An outstanding,
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considerably reflective, the
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the title, with a locomotive
pulling a Pullman Parlor Car,
among others, as would be
printed at left. This vignette titled, St. Patterns Station, London,
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seen, both for state of completion and aesthetics.
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An Early Sears Tower

1049 Sears, Roebuck and Company. Cylinder die. Steel.
Height: 3.5 inches; Diameter: 2.75 inches. Medium
steel gray, lustrous and attractive. A few very slight
oxidation marks are seen, but in general the die is very
clean and attractive. A bold title, and an engraving
of the Chicago headquarters of the largest catalogue
retailer in the United States. The building was called
the Sears Merchandise Building, and was opened in
1906. The tower, standing 250 feet tall, still stands
today.

Numbered 56323 on top and D 94 on bottom.

Underwood Typewriter Company

1050 Underwood Typewriter Company. Stock
header. Steel. 9.25 x 5.5 inches. Bright and
highly lustrous medium steel gray with some
very faint gold toning. A beautiful plate, with
nice vignettes and attractive layout. The Un-
derwood Company was a producer of ribbons
and carbon paper for typewriters before they
began producing their own typewriters which
debuted in 1895. By 1901, they had revolution-
ized this important piece of equipment and
soon dominated the business.

Engraved identification number: 18198 (2354 crossed
out).

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Union Pacific Logo

1051 Union Pacific. Logo vignette. Steel. 5.5 x 5 inches. Imprints of
International Bank Note Company and American Bank Note
Company. A delightful plate, bright, lustrous and retaining good
reflectivity. Light golden brown mottling and traces of pale blue.
Traces of black ink remain in the deeper recesses. Probably for
use on bond or stock certificates for the company. The vignette is
interesting and in concert with another piece offered in this sale
(See America in the Miscellaneous Vignette Die category toward
the end of the listings). These two plates illustrate how one portion
of a vignette could be transferred to different plates, for different
uses, with different surrounding elements. The same allegorical
female figure appears in both, but with very different uses. An
original heavy card sleeve is included.

Engraved identification number: V-49946 (1104 crossed out).

Mark of John Sellers and Sons, Sheffield, England on back. An additional
mark reads 1104.

Wilson Sewing Machine Company Building

1052 Wilson Sewing Machine Co. Steel. 4.75 x 3 inches. Medium steel
gray with light gold toning and scattered flecks of olive and deeper
gray. The plate is slightly concave. The vignette gives locations
of the company in New York and Chicago, but other locations
are known. It is unclear as to the where the building featured
here stood. The original paper wrapper is included, with a proof
impression affixed.

Engraved identification number: V-38802 (293 crossed out).

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Alexander Graham Bell

1053 Bell, Alexander Graham (1847-1922). Portrait vignette. Steel. 3.5 x 4.25 inches.
Imprint of American Bank Note Company. Lustrous medium steel gray, with
mottled soft olive, and pale blue toning. Light hairlines, but minimal handling
marks. A nice portrait of the inventor, apparently produced at the request of
Bell Telephone Company of Pennsylvania whose imprint also appears on the
plate. An original card sleeve is included, as is the original ABNCo engraving
record index card with a proof impression affixed. The card gives the engraver
as Marcus VV. Baldwin, with an approval date of September 15, 1923.

Engraved identification number: SPECIAL V 42481 (C-487 crossed out).

Mark of John Sellers and Sons, Sheffield, England on back. An additional mark reads S2218.

At the age of 29, Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone. While many would be
satisfied by such a significant invention, he was always searching and striving to learn and cre-
ate. Throughout his life, he engaged in a variety of scientific activities involving kites, airplanes,
tetrahedral structures, sheep-breeding, artificial respiration, desalinization and water distillation,
and hydrofoils. In 188 1 , he constructed an electromagnetic device called an induction balance to try
to locate a bullet lodged in President Garfield after he was shot by an assassin. He later improved
his product and created a telephone probe which would make a telephone receiver click when
touching metal. Months before he died. Bell told a reporter, "There cannot be mental atrophy in
any person who continues to observe, to remember what he observes, and to seek answers for his
unceasing hows and whys about things."

Christopher Columbus (1451-1506)

Christopher Columbus is believed to have been bom in Genoa, Italy where
he would have been known as Cristoforo Colombo, in Italian. His name is seen
in other forms as well, later Cristobal Colon in Spain, and formally in Latin,
Christophoro Columbus. A man familiar with the sea from an early age, perhaps
as early as 10 years of age, he is known today as one of the Western World's
great navigators and became famous around the world for a "discovery" whose
nature he never completely understood in life. Funded by Ferdinand and Isa-
bella of Spain, the explorer sailed west in search of an easier water route to the
East Indies, which successful venture might have given Spain an advantage
in trade with the far east over other European nations. At the time, when the
eastward routes were not only long and arduous, but had also been rendered
more difficult in the few decades leading up to his voyage by the conquests of
Constantinople and Egypt by the Ottoman Empire. Opinions differed about
the feasibility of a westward route around the globe, but most people agreed
that the Earth contained a vast known landmass, and a vast ocean without
additional continents. Other differences of opinion included the size of the
globe, and thus the distance and time required to make a voyage to the East.
A few people still held the belief that Earth was flat, and that sailing across an
ocean would result in eventually falling off the edge, however most educated
people had abandoned that theory. Still, Columbus' proposal was a bold one
and certainly the many unknowns could have resulted in insurmountable
risks. He was determined however, and assembled three vessels and crew
members to accompany him on this landmark voyage, one of the greatest of
its kind ever undertaken, not only for the challenges it posed but certainly
for the result of his landing on shore in the Bahamas, at an island he named
San Salvadore, on October 12, 1492. He had in fact "discovered" for Western
Ci\ ilization what would later be named the Americas (after another maritime
explorer, Amerigo Vespucci).

In the five centuries since his passing in 1506, he has been remembered both
ta\ orabh as a visionary genius and a national hero, and quite unfavorably
as a "naive entrepreneur" and a "ruthless and greedy imperialist." Today, the
mention of his name is likely to generate a wide spectrum of responses, as he
remains among the most controversial characters in world history. Regardless of
this dichotomy constantly circling around his actions and intentions, his mark on
history cannot be overlooked. Indeed, it has been celebrated and memorialized
countless times throughout the Americas and Spain. Perhaps the grandest such
celebration was on occasion of the 400,h anniversary of his famous voyage, when
Chicago hosted the World's Columbian Exposition in 1892 and 1893.

Rather surprisingly for a man of his accomplishments, fame, and close con-
nection to the royal court of Spain, there are no known portraits of Christopher
Columbus taken from life, and thus the images used to represent him over the
centuries have varied widely.

An Early Portrait of Columbus

After Parmigiano, Early 16th Century

Columbus, Christopher (1451-1506). Portrait vignette. Steel.

4 x 4.5 inches. Imprint of Baldwin and Gleason Company,
Limited. New York, with a patent date of 1886. Titled below the
vignette, "Christopher Columbus." A boldly engraved portrait,
ait deeply into the steel and black with residue remaining in the |
recesses. As a result, the vignette stands out sharply in contrast I
against the lustrous medium steel gray background. Some I
traces of slightly deeper olive-gray toning are noted. Tvpical i
minor handling marks include a few light scratches and the)
usual hairlines. A highly attractive piece featuring one of many
widely varying representations of his countenance. Though!
no life portraits have been confirmed to exist, this image is 4
particularly early one, taken from a work bv Italian painter, i
Girolamo Francesco Mazzola Parmigiano (1503-1540).

Engraved identification number: 728.

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A Second Early Portrait of Columbus

After The Piambo Portrait, 1519

Columbus, Chris-
topher (1451-1506).

Portrait vignette.

Steel. 3.5 x 3.75
inches. Imprint of
American Bank
Note Company,

New York. Very
light steel gray,
with a few light
hairlines and only
trivial handling
marks aside from a
couple of scratches
near the bottom
of the plate. The
steel is unusually
bright, lustrous, and clean. The portrait is engraved by a skilled
hand, having wonderful depth and standing out sharply from
the plain frame. The portrait is taken from the 1519 painting
attributed to Sebastiano del Piambo (1485-1547), a Venetian
painter. An inscription at the top of the piece indicates that
Columbus is the subject, however, it is believed that the inscrip-
tion was added later and thus some call the attribution into
question. The original painting is in the permanent collection
of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.

Engraved identification number: V 42650.

Mark of JoEin Sellers and Sons, Sheffield, England on back.

A Third Portrait of Columbus

After Lotto, 1512

Columbus, Christopher (1451-1506). Portrait vignette. Steel.
4.25 x 6.75 inches (vignette: 1.5 inches in diameter). Imprint
of Western Bank Note Company, Chicago. Light steel gray,
with scattered deeper gray toning flecks and traces of soft
golden brown. Perhaps the most famous of all the portraits of
Columbus, and certainly the most ubiquitous, this one used
by the United States Mint for the half dollars of 1892 and 1893
struck in commemoration of thel492 Voyage, in concert with
the Chicago World's Fair. After a portrait by Lorenzo Lotto
(1480-1556), painted in 1512. The original paper wrapper is
included, with a proof impression affixed.

Engraved identification numt>er: V 37690.

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Columbus in His Study

Columbus, Christopher (1451-1506). Columbus in His Study.

Steel. 3 x 3.75 inches. Imprint of American Bank Note Company,
New York, dated 1871. Bright and highly lustrous light steel
gray. Lightly hairlined, with minor handling marks and traces
of adhesive residue that could be removed. A somewhat aged
portrait of Columbus in his study, with white hair, seated and
studying a long scroll. Titled below the vignette. An unusu-
ally styled "Columbus in his Study," a scene that is known in
several forms, but usually with a globe visible.

Engraved identification number: V 47355.

Columbus Discovering America

Columbus, Christopher
(1451-1506). Columbus
Discovering America
1492. Steel. 2.5 x 4 inch-
es. Imprint of American
Bank Note Company. A
delightful engraving of
a popular scene showing
Columbus' first sight of
land on his famous 1492
voyage across the Atlan-
tic. Columbus presents
the sight to his crew, one
of whom kneels, giving
thanks to God for the
success (historically, Co-
lumbus' crew had had
quite enough of the voy-
age and wanted to give
up just two days before
the landing on October
12, 1492). The image of

Columbus resembles that of The Piloty Portrait, executed in
1850 by Karl von Piloty. Save for a few light hairlines, the
plate is quite clean, bright and lustrous. A fine example of this
historical vignette which appears in print in a wide variety’ of
forms. The original paper wrapper is included.

Engraved identification numt>er: V 47481.

Mark of Jofm Sellers on back.

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A Second Discovery Vignette

1059 Columbus, Christopher (1451-1506). Discovery of America.
Steel. 4 x 4.75 inches. Imprint of National Bank Note Company,
New York. Another beautiful engraving of this famous scene,
styled differently than that offered above. Here, Columbus
sights land with firm stature, confidence and determination,
while a soldier kisses his hand in admiration. A religious figure
in the background presents the sight to seamen who had not
been believers. Superbly executed in every respect. The face
here is styled after the Lotto Portrait, but with longer hair. The
image is titled below. Bright, lustrous, and very attractive.

Engraved identification number: V 49203.

Mark of John Sellers on back.

Reception of Columbus

1060 Columbus, Christopher (1451-1506). Reception of Columbus.

Steel. 4.75 x 3.5 inches. Imprint of American Bank Note Com-
pany, New York. A final superb quality vignette die, again
engraved by a skilled hand in fine style. Columbus upon
landing, in formal attire, is greeted by an allegorical female rep-
resenting the New World. She presents him with fruits, while
her arms are laid to rest at her feet. The banner of Ferdinand
and Isabella is at right, as printed. Typical light hairlines, but
few other handling marks of note. Very nicely preserved, and
quite impressive overall.

Engraved identification number: V 47149 (No_772 crossed out).

Partial mark of John Sellers, Sheffield, England on back.

Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)

To Benjamin Franklin, there was no other purpose in life than to "live
usefully." Benjamin Franklin is internationally famous (particularly with
school children) for a kite experiment that verified the nature of electricity
and lightning. To those with more advanced study, this man who invented
the lightning rod is recognized as an inventor with other valuable successes
such as bifocal glasses. He is also known for his political acumen, his contri-
butions to science and diplomacy, and his work as a printer. He was also one
of the leading founding fathers of the United States of America. He signed
the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States,
and served as the country's ablest diplomat. He believed that "the doors to
wisdom are never shut." He proved this in his own educational experience.
Although his formal schooling ended early, he taught himself simple algebra
and geometry, navigation, logic, history, science, and English grammar, as well
as four other languages. His believed that successful people just work a little
harder than other people. His teenage experience working for a newspaper
proves that he lived by his own motto about success.

Benjamin's brother, James Franklin, started the first "newspaper" in
Boston, The New England Courant. Just a lowly apprentice to his
brother who would not let him write for the paper, Benjamin wrote letters at
night and signed them with the name Silence Dogood, a fictional widow. As
Dogood, he made criticisms of the world around him, in particular concerning
the treatment of women. Though the identity of Dogood was a topic of much
interest at the time, it would be 16 years later that Benjamin confessed that he
was the writer all along. James was taken to jail for a period for making fun
of the clergy, so Benjamin took over the newspaper in his absence. Benjamin,
who was harassed and beaten by his jealous t>rother upon his return from jail,
ran away in 1723 to Philadelphia. In 1729, he bought the Pennsylvania
Gazette, which soon became the most successful paper in the colonies.
Throughout the 1720s and 30s, the side of his personality devoted to the good
of the public came shining through. He joined the Masons, and organized a
group dedicated to self and civic improvement. He launched city improve-
ment projects and began pushing for environmental clean up. Among many
accomplishments, he is also famous for having started the nation's first
subscription library.

Benjamin Franklin Portrait

1061 Franklin, Benjamin
(1706-1790). Portrait
vignette. Steel. 2.5 x 3
inches. Bright and lus-
trous medium steel gray
with some fine hairlines
as usually seen. The
only handling marks
worthy of note are a
pair of fine scratches
through the portrait,
though they would not
rank as distractions. A
fine portrait of Franklin,
with fur collar. Similar
to the Duplessis life
portrait done in 1783, but in slightly different attire. The
original paper wrapper is included, though slightly rough. An
ABNCo index card is also included, with a nice proof impas-
sion on India paper affixed.

Engraved identification number: V 37734 (6080 crossed out). An ad
ditional mark reads 48.

Mark of John Sellers and Sons, Sheffield, England on back.

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A Second Franklin Portrait

1062 Franklin, Benjamin
(1706-1790). Portrait
vignette. Copper, with
chrome plating. 2.5 x 3
inches. Bright and reflec-
tive light pewter gray. A
small portrait vignette,
in an ornate rectangu-
lar frame. Crosshatching
around. Another engrav-
ing based loosely on the
Duplessis portrait, also
with the fur collar.

Engraved identification
number: V 45325 (P-1128
crossed out).

Another Franklin Vignette

1063 Franklin, Benjamin (1706-1790). Portrait vignette. Steel. 6.5
x 9.5 inches. Imprinted as follows, in three lines, "Drawn by
Hoppner Meyer from an original Painting / Engraved by T.
Illman / Entered according to act of Congress in the District
Court N.Y." The largest of the Franklin plates offered here.
Bright, highly lustrous light steel gray with several areas of
burnishing and hairlines from cleaning. Several small oxidation
spots are seen, one located most unfortunately at Franklin's
face. Franklin's large engraved signature below. The engrav-
ing is taken from the original 1766 painting by David Martin
(1737-1797).

Mark of William Hoole, Sheffield, England on back.

Franklin in his Study

1064 Franklin, Benjamin
(1706-1790). Portrait
vignette. Steel. 2.5 x
4.5 inches. Imprint of
American Bank Note
Company, dated 1859.

A delightful engrav-
ing of Franklin, seated
in his study with book
in hand, and others on
the desk at his side. A
perfect representation
of this scholarly old
patriot. Titled sim-
ply, "Franklin" below.

Fustrous medium
steel gray with some
deeper gray mottling
and traces of soft blue
and gold. The original
paper wrapper is in-
cluded, with a proof
impression affixed,
though chipped and
somewhat rough.

Engraved identification number: V 46924.

Mark of John Sellers on back.

Allegory with Franklin

1065 Franklin, Benjamin (1706-1790). Allegorical vignette with
portrait. Steel. 5.25 x 2.5 inches. Imprint of Rawdon, Wright,
TIatch and Edson, New York. A beautifully engraved allegorical
vignette with a female seated at center, supporting a portrait
of a bust Franklin in an oval frame. A scene of his famous
lightning and kite experiment is at left, as printed, with a lo-
comotive at left. Buildings in the distance. A heavy card sleeve
is included.

Engraved identification number: V 40763.

Mark on back reads TII.

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The Founder of Milwaukee — Solomon Juneau

Juneau, Solomon (1793-1856). Portrait vignette. Steel. 2.5 x 3 inches. Imprint of Toppan, Carpenter
and Company, New York, Philadelphia, and Boston. A delightful portrait, well engraved in ornamental
oval frame. Bright and lustrous light steel gray with faint olive toning near the edges of the plate. A
few nicks are seen near the corners, but the portrait is nearly pristine. Titled below the engraving, "The
Founder of Milwaukee."

Engraved identification number: V 45595 (P-1074 crossed out).

Mark of John Sellers on back.

Solomon Juneau, a French Canadian bom near Montreal, was considered the founder of Milwaukee. He was a trader who
was named an authorized agent when the American Fur Company established a Trading Post in Milwaukee in 1818. Juneau put
down roots there by buying the land between the Milwaukee River and Lake Michigan, naming it Juneau Town. He not only
became the first postmaster and first president of the Village of Milwaukee, but also the first mayor of the City of Milwaukee.
He was known for having spent large sums of money to improve streets and public buildings in the city. Despite the over-
whelming debt he found himself in, the people of Milwaukee respected him. He was trusted and respected by his neighbors
and the native peoples with whom he did business, because of his honesty and generosity. Juneau married the granddaughter
of Menomonee Chief, Ah-ke-ne-po-way and they had 17 children. When his wife died in 1855, his health rapidly deteriorated,
and he followed her soon after in 1856. Ten thousand people lined the streets to pay their respects at his burial. Today, a park,
a street and a large monument stand in his honor as the founder of Milwaukee.

Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865)

Nancy Hanks Lincoln gave birth to her son Abraham on February 12, 1809,
her second child bom into a Kentucky frontier family of modest means at a time
when the new nation was still very much a fledgling among the world's powers.
The independence of the United States had been declared only 33 years previ-
ously, and its first President, George Washington, had died less than a decade
before Abraham Lincoln's birth. Within a few short years, the sovereignty of
the nation would be fought for a second time in the War of 1812. The continued
success of the American Experiment could not at the time be guaranteed in the
eyes of the people, but as the challenges arose, the American people stood to
meet them with passion and strong footing. Though one can probably safely
assume that the Lincoln family would have assumed that their mark on the
American Experiment would be that of common laborers, their son Abraham
would prove otherwise as he rose from their modest station to become one of
the most significant figures in the history of the United States.

Abraham Lincoln's story is among the greatest American success stories.
He was born into relative disadvantage, but he utilized the few assets he
possessed in his sharp mind and inquisitive nature with determination to his
best advantage. These strengths afforded him the ability to self educate well
beyond his typical peer, a course he set to with vigor as his highest priority,
and one that served him well.

At a young age he was a voracious reader. Years later he worked as a shop-
keeper, postmaster of New Salem, Illinois, and as a deputy county surveyor.
By 1836 he was a licensed lawyer, and later became a partner in an Illinois
law firm. He served in the Illinois Legislature for a time, and entered the
national election of 1858 as a candidate for the United States Senate. Though

The 16th President of the United States

he did not win this election, the experience of the campaign prepared him
well for the election of 1860, in which he was elected the 16th President of
the United States.

His presidency came to be defined by the issue of Civil War, a conflict
with roots that dated well before 1860, but one that sprouted in full with the
secession of South Carolina on December 20, 1860. Other southern states fol-
lowed the same course, and by the time of Lincoln's inauguration on March
4, 1861, the Confederate States of America had been formed. His leadership
throughout the war and his steadfast position on the preservation of the Union
are nearly as well known today as they were 100 years ago. He is revered
for his perseverance through the War, the last great threat to the American
Experiment. With his victory he set the stage that would allow the country
to become one of the world's greatest powers. As George Washington came
to be remembered as "the Father of Our Country," Abraham Lincoln earned
the posthumous title, "the Savior of Our Country." For all of his personal ac-
complishments, Lincoln is rightfully remembered. But it is perhaps his tragic
end at the hand of an assassin at the pinnacle of his success that secured him
a place of high honor in the hearts and minds of a nation.

The engraved plates we offer below depicting Abraham Lincoln speak
volumes of the high regard in which his memory has been held through
the years. With the exception of George Washington, no other American
Presidential portrait has appeared in print in so many forms over so great a
period. This presentation of engraved Lincoln portraiture offers numerous
wonderful opportunities for the collector to participate in a small way in the
legacy of Abraham Lincoln.

Lincoln's Birth-Place

1067

Lincoln, Abraham (1809-1865). Lincoln Birth-Place. Steel.
3.5 x 4 inches. Imprint of The Homer Lee Bank Note Com-
pany, New York. Deep steel gray with a faint pale blue tint
and mottled pale gray toning across much of the surface.
Hairlines from cleaning are clearly evident, as seen on
many plates, as are a few additional handling marks. Along
shallow scratch at the lower left of the plate widely misses
the engraved area, which is rather clean in general. The
vignette is lightly titled below, and the engraver's imprint
is bold. Lincoln's birthplace cabin is probably the most well
known Presidential birthplace. The original paper wrapper
is included, with a proof impression affixed.

Engraved identification number: V 48848 (2t>4 crossed out).

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Lincoln, based on a Photograph by Mathew Brady

1068 Lincoln, Abraham (1809-1865). Portrait vignette. Cylinder
die. Steel. Height: 1.75 inches; Diameter: 2.5 inches. Lustrous
medium steel gray, with some deeper toning highlights in
places. A nicely preserved die, free of oxidation and all but
a few minor marks. This image of Lincoln is a scarcer style
among this offering of engravings, as it is the only one taken
before Lincoln grew his beard. However, it was a very famous
one in its day. This engraving is taken from the February 27,
1860 photograph taken by Mathew Brady, the most highly
respected photographer of the United States Civil War era.
It was the earliest of several taken by Brady, and the first to
become a famous image of Lincoln, as it was the one circulated
during his first Presidential campaign. Also on the cylinder is a
Native American vignette, featuring three warriors with rifles,
and a calumet, around a fire.

Engraved identification number: Numbered 1345 on top.

1069 Lincoln, Abraham (1809-1865). Portrait vignette. Steel. 4 x
4.5 inches. Imprint of American Bank Note Company. A very
attractive plate, both for its boldly toned surface and for its
pleasing representation of Lincoln. The steel is medium gray,
with heavy mottled golden brown, light blue, and violet ton-
ing spread across the surface. The engraved area also exhibits
some of this toning, though it is less distinct on the engraved
surface. As the portrait used in the campaign of 1860 features
Lincoln without his beard, this one, depicting Lincoln with
a short and nicely cropped beard is likely from early in his
presidency. The face retains a relatively young and healthy
appearance which the toils of leading a nation at war stripped
from him by the end of his life.

Engraved identification number: V-68016.

Mark of John Sellers and Sons, Sheffield, England on back. An additional
mark reads D11725.

1070 Lincoln, Abraham (1809-1865). Portrait vignette. Steel. 3.5 x 4
inches. Bright and lustrous silver gray with faint overtones of
mottled deeper gray. Light hairlines and other handling marks
join a few light burnishing marks around the portrait as the only
marks worthy of note, the latter ones being as made. Among this
series of Lincoln engravings, this holds the closest resemblance
to that used on the familiar $5 Federal Reserve Notes. However,
there are distinct differences, and this engraving is clearly by a
different hand, if likely from the same source.

Engraved identification number: 1395.

Mark of John Sellers and Sons, Sheffield, England on back.

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1071 Lincoln, Abraham (1809-1865). Portrait vignette. Steel. 3.5 x 4
inches. Imprinted, "Copyright 1909 by Charles Barmore, New
York." Bright silver gray, with attractive, satiny lustre. Scattered
light hairlines as is typical, but free of serious marks. An attrac-
tive plate, with a portrait that is somewhat different in style than
those usually seen. Nicely engraved and well preserved.

Engraved identification number: V 37639 (3791 crossed out).

1072 Lincoln, Abraham (1809-1865).

Portrait vignette. Steel. 2.5 x
3 inches. Satiny and lustrous
light steel gray with faint ac-
cents of olive toning. A few
light hairlines and other minor
handling marks are seen, but
none are distracting. Trivial
oxidation marks are noted near
the edge, but none are threat-
ening in nature. The engraved
area is nearly pristine and
quite clean. Another unusually
styled portrait of Lincoln, but
finely executed by a skilled hand and quite pleasing.

Engraved identification number: 829.

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1073 Lincoln, Abraham (1809-1865). Portrait vignette. Steel.
3.25 x 3.25 inches (vignette 0.5 x 0.75 inches). Bright and
reflective steel, retaining good polish. However, the surface
is hairlined, shows some light burnishing marks and light
oxidation marks around the periphery. The A very small
portrait vignette of Lincoln, in fact, among the smallest
vignettes we have seen thus far from the archive of any
nature. Either executed by the same hand as the engraving
in the previous lot, or based on the same subject, this is
another unusually styled portrait. Still, nicely executed and
desirable.

Engraved identification number: No. 23.

Numbered 2178 on back.

Lincoln at the Time of the Gettysburg Address

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1074 Lincoln, Abraham (1809-1865). Portrait vignette. Steel. 5 x
6 inches. Imprints of International Bank Note Company and
American Bank Note Company. Bright and lustrous steel gray
with the faintest traces of soft lavender toning. Light swirl-
ing hairlines give this piece a lively appearance. A very nice
and rather unusual facing portrait of Lincoln with the visage
beautifully and thoughtfully engraved, showing a president
who had begun to show the wear of the strains of his office.
From a photograph by Alexander Gardner which has forever
preserved Abraham Lincoln's face as it appeared on November
8, 1863, just six days after he was invited to make a few remarks
at the dedication of a cemetery, and 11 days before he made
that appearance at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania on November
19, 1863 and delivered the most famous oration of his life. A
valuable image in historic context.

Engraved identification number: V-49932.

Mark of John Sellers and Sons, Sheffield, England on back. An additional
mark reads 1616.

Lincoln's "Gettysburg Address" was famously short and was thought
by the orator to be soon forgotten. More important, it seemed, was the long-
winded talk by America's most famous speaker of the era, Edward Everett,
of Massachusetts, who declaimed for nearly two hours before Lincoln had
his brief say.

Lincoln Statue Vignette, after Saint-Gaudens

1075 Lincoln, Abraham (1809-1865). Statue vignette. Steel. 5.25 x 7
inches (vignette 0.75 x 2 inches). Lustrous medium steel gray,
with scattered light hairlines and other minor handling marks.
Traces of light mottled toning are also seen. Lightly engraved,
probably in the early 20th century. This is from the acclaimed
statue by Augustus Saint-Gaudens, erected in Lincoln Park
Chicago, and dedicated on October 22, 1887. Saint-Gaudens
modeled the face after the life mask by Leonard Volk which
was prepared in 1860. President Lincoln's grandson unveiled
the work in Chicago. The original paper wrapper is included
with a proof impression affixed.

Engraved identification number: V 38097 (CHIC 160 crossed out).

Mark of John Sellers and Sons, Sheffield, England on back.

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Lincoln Portrait and Poem

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1076 Lincoln, Abraham (1809-1865). Portrait vignette and poem. Steel. 8x5 inches. Imprint of Western Bank Note and
Engraving Company, Chicago — Western Division American Bank Note Company. Satiny pewter gray with light
handling marks and soft golden brown and pale blue toning. Tiny flecks of deep gray are scattered across the surface.
A nice portrait of Lincoln in an oval frame, with a poem around by American author and poet, Samuel Ellsworth
Kiser (1862-1942), perhaps prepared in 1909 on occasion of the 100th anniversary of Lincoln's birth in 1809. The
poem reads as follows,

"Our love increases with the years, and with the years our wonder grows; we catch bright glimpses through
our tears of that great height to which he rose; more brightly as each dawn appears the crown his country gave him
glows. More clearly as the years advance we come to know how well he knew; how in each trying circumstance his
faith was firm, his vision true; how that he could not owe to chance his place among the splendid few. No future
centuries shall dim his fame or make his merit less. Nor may the world deny to him the glory the divine possesses;
his name shall be a synonym for courage, love and faithfulness."

A heavy paper wrapper is included.

Engraved identification number: 9897.

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The Lincoln Association of Jersey City

1077 Lincoln, Abraham (1809-1865). The Lincoln Association.
Steel. 6.5 x 8.25 inches. Bright and lustrous silver gray with
good reflectivity remaining. Some light hairlines are visible,
and the plate appears to have been essentially "cancelled"
by numerous small heavy burnishing marks. Still, "Jersey
City, N.J." and the dates 1865-1900 remain clearly visible.
The Lincoln portrait at center is only slightly affected and
remains desirable. Apparently a design intended as a pro-
gram cover, or similar, for the "Lincoln Association." The
Lincoln Association of Jersey City was formed in 1867, and
every year on February 12th, the group meets to pay hom-
age to Abraham Lincoln. Activities include the laving of a
wreath at the statue of Lincoln the entrance to Lincoln Park
in Jersey City. Though quite rough in condition, the original
paper wrapper is included.

Mark of F. Whiteley, N.Y. on back.

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Lmancipated Slave Family Supporting Lincoln

1078 Emancipated Slave Family with Lincoln portrait. Steel. 6 x
3 inches. Medium steel gray with some mottled deeper gray
and accents of soft gold toning. The plate is cracked twice
at the lower left, one break being somewhat substantial, but
neither seems to seriously threaten the integrity of the plate.
The surface shows extensive evidence of fine pitting, but this
is not a distraction, but rather a somewhat interesting visual
character that works in concert with the toning, age, and theme.
The engraving is boldly executed, and the theme is certainly
among the most desirable of the Linconiana offered here.
A wonderful early vignette, featuring a cameo-style bust of
Lincoln in an oval frame, supported by an emancipated slave
family. A lightly engraved angelic figure is seen beyond and
above, holding a palm frond over the scene. An outstanding
vignette in every respect. The original paper wrapper is in-
cluded, with a proof impression affixed.

Engraved identification number: V-38859.

Lincoln Cylinder Die

1079 Lincoln, Abraham (1809-1865). Portrait vignette. Cylinder
die. Steel. Height: 1.75 inches; Diameter: 2.5 inches. Imprint
of American Bank Note Company on top. Deep steel gray
with varying degrees of gray toning. Bust of Lincoln, in oval
frame ornamented by stars. The other side of the die features
a small vignette of a group of men seated around a fire, with
skewered meat. A dog nearby, with a large wooden fence and
horses in the distance.

Engraved identification number: Numbered 2088, G, 2520, and G on

top.

Lincoln Monument

Springfield, Illinois

1080 Lincoln, Abraham (1809-1865). Lincoln Monument. Springfield,
Illinois. Steel. 4x4 inches. Imprint of American Bank Note Com-
pany. Medium steel gray with attractive mottled deep golden
brown, violet, and pale blue toning. A lovely plate featuring
the engraving of the monument at the center in an architectural
frame with the title below. The client for the plate is engraved
below the image, "Illinois Bell Telephone Company," and thus
the engraving was likely used on an early stock certificate, let-
terhead, or promotional piece for the firm.

Engraved identification number: SPECIAL V-95621.

Numbered N 26064 on back.

A Second Lincoln Monument

Springfield, Illinois

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1081 Lincoln, Abraham (1809-1865). Lincoln Monument. Spring-
field, Illinois. Steel. 3x4 inches. Imprint of Western Bank
Note Company, Chicago. Satiny and lustrous. Some hairlines
and a few minor toning flecks, but generally an attractive
plate with a boldly engraved monument. A lovely display
piece, dated '89.

Engraved identification number: V 36935 (1749 crossed out).

Mark of John Sellers and Sons, Sheffield, England on back.

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William McKinley

1082 McKinley, William (1843-1901). Portrait vignette. Steel. 3.25
x 3.75 inches. Imprint of American Bank Note Company, New
York. Lustrous medium steel gray with a faint pale blue hint.

Small flecks of wax are noted, but handling marks are few. The
plate shows several stress fractures. The original index card
from the Proof Room of American Bank Note Company is in-
cluded, and gives the engraver as S. Oyama, with an approval
date for the engraving of 1914. The plate was used for tickets
of the Republican National Convention for the election of 1936
and thus is important to collectors of political memorabilia.
Also included is a proof impression from the plate, backed on
card, and the original paper wrapper.

Engraved identification number: V 42547 (C-401 crossed out).

Mark of John Sellers and Sons, 151 Arundel Street, Sheffield, England
on back.

William McKinley was the 26th president of the United States, from March
4, 1897, to September 14, 1901, his second term cut short by his assassination
by Leon Czolgolz while attending the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo,
New York. For days after the shooting he lingered, while news of his condition
was telegraphed to the world by young Thomas Lindsay Elder, who later
became one of America's most important professional numismatists.

Bom in Niles, Ohio, McKinley maintained his permanent residence for life
in that state. He served under Rutherford B. Hayes in the Civil War, practiced
law after the war, and served in the United States House of Representatives
from 1877 to 1883, and 1885-1891. He was elected Governor of Ohio in 1891,
and served in that capacity until 1896, the year he won the election for
president of the United States against William Jennings Bryan. McKinley
is honored on the 1903 Louisiana Purchase and 1916 and 1917 McKinley
commemorative gold dollars.

AMERICAN POLITICS

Republican National Convention Ticket

Chicago, 1888

1083 Republican National Convention Guest's Ticket. Steel. 6.25
x 4 inches. Imprint of Western Bank Note Company, Chicago.
Satiny and lustrous light steel gray with several areas of deeper
mottled gray toning. A nice vignetted form illustrating the
Chicago Auditorium building, the site where this convention
was held on June 19th, 1888. This was a very historic event, the
first such convention where an African American received a
vote for nomination to the presidential election. The recipient
was Frederick Douglass. Ultimately, Benjamin Harrison was
nominated.

Engraved identification number: N.S. No. 2854 (1605 crossed out).

Mark of F. Whiteley, New York on back.

Republican National Committee Receipt

Circa 1892-1896

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1084 Republican National Committee Donation Receipt. Steel.
6.25 x 3 inches. Lustrous medium steel gray with light olive
and gold overtones. Receipt for a $10 contribution to the
Reserve Fund of the Republican National Committee, circa
1892-1896.

Engraved identification number: C-4535.

Partial mark of John Sellers and Sons, Sheffield, England on back.

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Republican National Convention
Philadelphia, 1900
1085 Republican National Con-

Lustrous medium steel gray JpV ~

and shallow oxidation pits.

ing cylinder dies. A guest , TvJP1
pass and associated ticket < U
stub tor the convention held

where William McKinley *■

would be nominated for his

second term in office, one that he would not have the oppor-
tunity to live out.

Engraved identification number: 847.

Mark of J. Belcher, Newark, N.J. on ends.

Republican National Convention

Chicago, 1904

1086 Republican National Con-
vention pass. Cylinder die.

Steel. Height: 2.75 inches; Di-
ameter: 2.75 inches. Imprint
of E. A. Wright, Philadelphia.

Deep lustrous steel gray,
with heavy olive gold toning
over most of the surface. A
few light, scattered oxida-
tion spots are also seen, but
none are seriously distract-
ing. Minor edge bumps are
noted. A guest pass for the
convention held in Chicago,

June 21, 1904 where Theodore

Roosevelt was nominated to the ticket, leading to his election as
President of the United States. The ticket features the portrait
of William McKinley whose assassination in 1901 remained a
fresh national wound.

Engraved identification number: 1160 on bottom.

Mark of J. Belcher, Newark, N.J. on ends.

Republican National Convention

Chicago, 1908

1087 Republican National Convention,
1908. Steel. 7.5 x 5 inches. A lovely
vignetted piece, perhaps for the cover
of the program. Bold vignettes of
Lincoln and the United States Capitol
Building. The convention was held in
Chicago on June 16th, and nominated
William Howard Taft to the ticket as
a successor to Theodore Roosevelt,
and the opponent of William Jennings
Bryan. The original paper wrapper is
included, with a proof impression af-
fixed, both chipped at the edges and
corners.

Engraved identification number: V-38299
(7160 crossed out).

1088

Republican National Convention

Chicago, 1912

Republican National Convention pass. Cylinder die. Steel. Height: 2.75 inches;
Diameter: 2.75 inches. Imprint of E. A. Wright Bank Note Company, Philadelphia!
Medium gray steel, lustrous and rather clean. Light olive and violet toning is
mottled over most of the die. The pass is for entrance of one guest to the event in
Chicago on June 18, 1912. Nicely vignetted with a portrait of William McKinley
whose assassination would have been well remembered by all but the youngest
living Americans in 1912. The convention nominated sitting President William
Howard Taft for a second term, an election lost to Democratic candidate Wood-
row Wilson.

Engraved identification number: 2129 on top.

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Progressive Party Convention Pass

Chicago, 1916

Progressive National Convention Pass. Steel. 6.5 x
3.5 inches. Imprint of Columbian Bank Note Com-
pany, Chicago. Medium steel gray with a satiny and
lustrous surface. Large areas of olive and gray toning.
Light handling marks and hairlines also noted. An
entrance ticket to the Progressive National Conven-
tion in Chicago, 1916, with blanks for specific seat-
ing assignment. This convention nominated former
President Theodore Roosevelt as the Progressive
Party candidate for President in the election of 1916,
though he withdrew from the race. The original
paper wrapper is included, with a proof impression
affixed. An historic political piece.

Engraved identification number: 580 and 775.

1916 Progressive Party Ticket Stub

1090 Progressive National Convention ticket stub. Steel.
3.75 x 2 inches. Imprint of Columbian Bank Note
Company, Chicago. Lustrous light pewter gray.
The stub to accompany the above pass to the 1916
convention. The original paper wrapper is included,
with a proof impression affixed.

Engraved identification number: 581.

1940 Willkie Dollar Certificate Plate

1091 Willkie Dollar Certificate plate. Steel. 8 x 5.5 inches. Satiny and lustrous medium steel gray with light pastel toning
over large areas, and mottled olive-brown near the bottom. A couple of small oxidation spots are noted, and the
plate is hairlined as is typical. Plate for the Willkie Dollar Certificates issued in the state of Kentucky during the
Presidential campaign of 1940. The original paper wrapper is included.

Engraved identification number: 4855.

Mark of John Sellers and Sons, Sheffield, England on back.

Though he never held any political office before or after the Presidential election of 1940, Wendell Willkie (1892-1944) came from far
behind (a Gallup Poll rated his support at 3% on May 8th, 1940) to secure the Republican Party nomination at the Convention of June 24-28,
1940 in Philadelphia. Though his opponent Franklin D. Roosevelt won the race, Willkie took 10 states and secured 22 million popular votes
to Roosevelt's 27 million-a rather impressive showing overall.

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Willkie-McNary Dollar Certificate Plate

Campaign of 1940

1092 Willkie-McNary Dollar Certificate plate. Steel. 9x5 inches. Lustrous medium steel gray with a pleasing satiny
finish and attractive light violet toning mottled across the surface. This certificate variety issued for publicity and
fundraising efforts in Pennsylvania, shows portraits of both Wendell Willkie and his running mate Charles McNary.
The original paper wrapper is included.

Engraved identification number: 4846.

Mark of John Sellers and Sons, Sheffield, England on back.

EXPOSITIONS AND FAIRS

1093

The Great Exhibition of Art and Industry

New York, 1853

The Great Exhibition of Art and Industry. New
York, 1853. New York Crystal Palace. Steel. 4 x
2 inches. Deep steel gray with a pleasing satiny
appearance. Some light champagne and violet
toning is blended across the bottom of the plate,
while deep gray is mottled over much of the
remaining surface. A few minor handling marks,
as is typical. A charming engraving of this once
famous structure, which even inspired Walt
Whitman in his poem. The Song of the Exposi-
tion. Similar to another example offered in our
September 2006 (ANR) sale, but ever so slightly
different. A heavy card wrapper is included.

Engraved identification number: V 41565.

Inspired by the London Crystal Palace constructed for the great International fair held there in 1851, the New York Crystal Palace was
constructed as the central exhibition hall for another great international fair titled the Great Exhibition of Art and Industry. The event opened
July 14, 1853, and the grand glass and iron structure with a dome 100 feet in diameter was the very centerpiece of the event, and a landmark
lean arc itecture. I it re w ere 5,272 exhibitors in the building from all over the world. After its closing in 1854, the building was leased
out for various events and conventions until the city of New York took over the property

In the October 1858 issue of Harper's Weekly, in the "Monthly Record of Current Events" column, this appeared:

Ti , e Crystal ala“ in New Wk' built in 1853 for the Exhibition of the Industry of all Nations, was burned on the afternoon of October 5.
i \ n ' " * L R mt,m e,reC^' Prov a pecuniary failure, the stockholders losing their entire investment. The Fair of the American

ns lute had just been opened in the Palace, which was filled with objects for exhibition, some of which were of considerable value. Many
wor s of art sent to the Exhibition of 1853, still remained in the Palace. The principal of these were Thorwaldsen's colossal group of Christ
and the Apostles, and Kiss s Amazon and Tiger. These were consumed with the building.

" The fire is supposed to have been the work of an incendiary, and a reward of $3,000 has been offered for his apprehension. The entire
oss is estimated at fully half a million of dollars, besides the value of the building, which cost $635,000, and might probably have been sold
for a quarter of that sum. n r 1

I his inspired New York City coin dealer Augustus B. Sage to commission diesinker George H. Lovett to create a commemorative medalet
showing on the obverse the Crystal Palace in flames, and on the reverse a notation from Ecclesiastes, "ALL IS VANITY." This medalet. elusive
today, proved to be popular in its time and launched a series of historical and commemorative pieces issued through 1859.

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Exposition Universelle

Paris, 1867

1094 Exposition Universelle. Paris, 1867. Exposition Prize Medal of 1867. Steel. 5x3 inches. Imprint of American Bank
Note Company. Highly lustrous medium steel gray with soft olive and gold toning blended with mottled deep gray.
Areas of hairlines are seen, left from a cleaning. Obverse and reverse of the exposition price medal. The original
heavy paper wrapper is included.

Engraved identification number: V 46689 (345 crossed out).

Mark of J. Doe on back.

Proposed by the Emperor Napoleon III in 1864, the Exposition Universelle, a celebration of Agriculture, Industry and the Arts, became
a reality upon its opening April 1, 1867. The event was the largest in scope and participation of any World Fair held up until that time. The
primary site was Paris' military training grounds, the Champs de Mars, and in total the event utilized over 170 acres of land. There were
nearly 100 buildings on the grounds, which accommodated more than 50,000 exhibitors and in excess of 9 million participants before the
closing day, October 31, 1867.

1095

Cincinnati Industrial Exposition

Cincinnati, 1872

Cincinnati Industrial Exposition. Cincinnati, 1872. Award Medal.
Obverse and reverse designs on two separate plates. Steel. 3.5 x 3.75
inches. Imprint of American Bank Note Company, New York, on each
plate. The obverse features allegorical females representing industry,
with the title of the fair and the date around, partially in exergue. A
beehive is also in exergue. The reverse design gives the administrative
bodies for the event, the Board of Trade, Chamber of Commerce, and
the Ohio Mechanics Institute around. Both plates are lustrous medium
gray with varying degrees of mottled olive-brown and deeper gray
toning. Typical handling marks and hairlines are also evident. An
interesting pair, both with original paper wrappers included. (Total:
2 pieces)

Original paper wrapper is included.

Engraved identification numbers: V 47197 (736 crossed out) and V 47143 (735
crossed out).

Mark of John Sellers on back of both plates.

The Ohio Mechanics Institute sponsored a series of annual fairs from 1838 until
1860 which were intended to provide mechanics, artists, and manufacturers a \ enue
to display their wares to the public and to compete with their peers for awards that
became increasingly respected and valuable marketing tools over the years. These fairs
had become nationally recognized by the time of their end as the country descended
into Civil War. A decade later, a new series of annual events was established based on
these early fairs with intent to promote the arts and industry in the City of Cincinnati.
The Cincinnati Industrial Exposition of 1872 was one of this series which began in 1870.
These Industrial Expositions began where the earlier ones had left off, still attracting
participants from across the country. The final Exposition in the series in the year 1888,
was the celebration for the centennial of the founding of the city of Cincinnati.

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Centennial Memorial of American Independence

Related to the Later Centennial Exposition of 1876

1096 Centennial Memorial of American Independence. Steel. 28 x 36

inches. Imprint of American Bank Note Company, New York
and Boston. A second imprint as follows, "Entered According
to Act of Congress" in the Year 1873 by Joseph Leeds in the
Office of the Librarian of Congress. This plate was prepared
well before the Philadelphia Centennial Celebration in 1876,
but it is directly related to that upcoming Exposition. Joseph
Leeds, whose imprint appears at the bottom of the engraving,
had begun to promote his plans to turn Independence Square
into a series of exhibits and museums in the period leading up
to the Centennial Exposition. These museums were intended
to focus on the various aspects of American History such as
the Declaration of Independence, the Founding Fathers, key
events of the American Revolution and other patriotic themes.
He issued a promotional pamphlet in 1872 which outlined his
plans. He intended to sell these as a fundraising campaign
which in turn would help spread the word of his proposal
in hopes that he would be able to benefit from popular sup-
port. The funds raised from these sales were intended to pay
for the engraving of this steel plate, and the contract to have
the printed forms produced. He planned to sell these printed
sheets for $5 each with the hopes that the proceeds would be
enough to carry his plans for the development of Independence
Square to completion. Unfortunately for Leeds, this did not
come to pass. However, he clearly generated enough financial
support at the front end for the production of the very large
engraving in steel offered here, which would have been a very
costly endeavor. An unknown number of prints were taken
from the plate, and though they appear quite rare today, some
are known to exist. Among them are a black and white version
held in the Archives and Special Collections department of the
Shadek-Fackenthal Library at Franklin and Marshall College
in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and another copy in the collection
of the Independence National Historic Park. A third example,
hand-colored, was sold by Cowan's Auctions, Inc. of Cincin-
nati, Ohio in their May 24, 2001 Historic Americana Sale, Lot
53. The cataloguer described it as a hand-colored lithograph,
with two corners off. It brought $1,210.

The brief sketch of Joseph Leeds, his plans, and ultimate
failure that resulted in the engraving of this plate explain
much about it. The condition is somewhat rougher than has
been seen on many pieces offered to date, likely because of the
nature of the piece. Its size would have made it more difficult
to handle. Its purpose having been ephemeral in nature would

have rendered it rather useless upon Leed's failure. Though it
is an impressive art piece, in its day it was simply a commission
by a client of American Bank Note Company, a commission
with no future for the firm. The steel is pale pewter gray, with
some areas showing considerably more lustre, while others
are somewhat dull. Areas of deeper gray toning in places, and
sizeable but widely scattered areas of oxidation are noted, the
latter being the result of careless treatment of the steel before
the plate was stored long-term. Still, these areas seem to be
relatively shallow, and it is likely that some effort could clean
and neutralized the areas to preserve this impressive piece for
future generations. A few scratches and other marks are noted,
and the fields around the engraved portions of the plate are
heavily hairlined from cleaning. A few small areas of burnish-
ing are also seen, probably left from the time of the original
preparation of the plate.

The design is beautifully laid out, very interesting to study,
and a perfect representation of Leeds' intentions. The themes
vary, but all are focused on the foundation of the United States.
The upper portion of the design celebrates the foundation of
the nation, with engravings of several founding fathers, with a
particular focus on George Washington. The seals of the origi-
nal 13 colonies surround the portraits, and the populations of
the country are given for 1776 (3 million) and 1876 (40 million).
Engravings, Battle of Lexington and Surrender of Cornwallis pay
homage to the American Revolution. The center of the plate is
devoted to an engraving of the complete text of the Declaration
of Independence, between two pillars. At left and right are
seals of 36 additional states and territories, the latter category
including "Alaska" and "Indian." At the left, right, and bottom,
as printed, stand three large allegorical figures, Our Strength
which "is in him who ruleth over all," Our Resources, "the gifts
from Heaven for human welfare," and Our Foundation found
in "Truth, Justice, [and] Charity." Further historical vignettes
at the bottom show the First Reading of Declaration, its First
Presentation by Committee, and the First Prayer in Congress. Build-
ing vignettes include. Carpenters Hall, Philadelphia, Independence
Hall, and the Capitol at Washington. Below, the piece is titled.
Centennial Memorial of American Independence. In impressive
patriotic piece in every respect. A rare form in size, as one of
the two largest engraved steel plates we have seen from the
archive thus far, and a rare form in print, with very few struck
copies known to survive. A wonderful and historic artifact from
American Bank Note Company.

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International Exhibition of Arts, Manufactures and
Products of the Soil and Mine
Philadelphia, 1876

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1097 International Exhibition of Arts, Manufactures and Products
of the Soil and Mine. Philadelphia, 1876. Photo identifica-
tion. Face and back plates Steel. Face, 4 x 5.5 inches; Back, 3.75
x 5 inches. The heading for the face plate reads as follows, in
five lines, "International Exhibition / Company / Centennial
Grounds / Philadelphia." The back design has a large oval
frame at center, with the following inscription in eight lines,
"The / Photograph / of the holder / must be inserted / in this
space / within one week / of date of / issue." An interesting
form of entrance pass that the cataloguer has not seen in print,
perhaps reserved for exhibitors or employees who would have
access to secured areas. Either way, photography was still in
relative infancy. It would be a dozen years before George East-
man would introduce snapshot photography to the common
man. Both plates are lustrous medium gray mottled deeper
gray toning flecks. The back plate is cracked on the surface, but
this does not extend to the back and is thus not threatening.
Undoubtedly a rare printed form and a prize for the collector
of World's Fair memorabilia. (Total: 2 pieces)

Engraved identification number: Front: N.S. No. 1510 and 2892; Back:
N.S. No. 1511 and 2890.

This event was first proposed in 1866, and became the first official
World's Fair in the United States, officially titled the "International Exhibi-
tion of Arts, Manufactures and Products of the Soil and Mine." A long and
cumbersome title, it was scarcely used. The event came to be known simply
as the Centennial Exposition, or Philadelphia International Exhibition. The
event opened May 10, 1876, in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park, an area of
about 4,100 acres which also held the first zoo in America, opened in 1874.
There were over 200 buildings on the grounds, the main one being the largest
building in the world at that time, covering over 21.5 acres and dedicated
to exhibits relating to mining, metallurgy, and manufacturing. Alexander
Graham Bell's telephone was first exhibited to the public at this fair, as was
the right arm and torch of the Statue of Liberty, though the statue would not
be completed and dedicated until a decade later. The attendance is believed to
have been harmed by heat waves in the summer months which delivered 100°
temperatures on ten different occasions, but by the final day on November
10, 1876, over 10 million visitors had passed through the gates.

1098 '76. Copper. 9 x 4.5 inches. Bold orange red surface, with toning accents of deep green, pale lavender, and orange

brown. Typical light hairlines and minor handling marks. A really neat, large copper plate with simply an ab-
breviated date. While we have no additional information on this plate and its original specific purpose, we feel it
relatively safe to assume that it was prepared for use around the time of the United States Centennial Celebration
in 1876. I hus, we have included it here with other Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition pieces. Perhaps our further
work with the ABNCo archive will reveal the use of this engraving. Simple, but striking!

Mark of J. Garside, Newark, New Jersey on back.

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Sydney International Exhibition

Sydney, Australia — 1879-1880

1099 Sydney International Exhibition.

Sydney, Australia, 1879-1880.

Certificate of Award. Steel. 20 x
24 inches. Imprint of American
Bank Note Company, New York,
in the lower margin. The light
gray steel plate is bright and pleas-
ingly lustrous, with some inviting
reflectivity remaining around the
edges and near the center where
the engraved details are few. Just a
trace of light golden brown toning
is seen on the surface, but more so
toward the edges of the plate where
it has been most handled. A few
small and seemingly light oxida-
tion spots are scattered through
the lower right (as viewed in
person) central area of the design.

These could probably be removed
and neutralized with some ease
by a skilled hand. Other areas of
oxidation along the left edge of the
plate, and to a lesser degree, other
areas of the margin do not affect
the design and are thus of little
consequence. Light hairlines are
seen from old cleaning, and numer-
ous small handling marks are also
noted. Seemingly unavoidable on
larger engraved plates such as this
one are a few heavier scratches,
which can be seen at the lower
left corner and in the left margin.

A couple of these have interfered
with the design in a small way, but
no serious damage has befallen the
plate. The engraved design is or-
nate and strikingly beautiful. At the
upper center, emanations from the
royal crown illuminate the scene,
headed by the title, "SYDNEY /

INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION
/ 1879," with "CERTIFICATE OF
AWARD" in an ornate frame be-
low. This is over several blank lines
where the award inscription would be added by hand, and the
officers of the fair would sign below. The ornate frame around
includes small vignettes relating to Australia, all blended into
a lattice of wheat and corn stalks, with elegant grapevines
below. The vignettes include wildlife such as a kangaroo and
cockatoo, along with scenes of mining and industry among
others. Below, several allegorical figures pay homage to Britan-
nia and the colony of Australia atop a globe. Upon the globe is
an engraving of the main exhibition building. A magnificent
steel plate, executed by the hand of a skilled engraver in fine
style. Certainly an engraved tribute commensurate with the
grandeur of a World's Fair. Any recipient of the printed form
from this plate might look upon it with pride for years follow-
ing, not only as a mark of personal achievement but also as a
beautiful work of art in its own right.

Mark of John Sellers and Sons, Sheffield, England on back.

The Sydney International Exhibition was Australia's first World Exposi-
tion, attracting global attention to this far off but vast and fascinating English
Colony. Another world's fair was held very shortly thereafter in Melbourne
(1880), and thus the stage was set for further fairs in Adelaide (1887), Mel-
bourne (1888-1889), Launceston (1891-1892), Hobart (1894-1895), and Brisbane
(1897). The primary building of the Exhibition was constructed primarily of
wood in just eight months, solely for the event. Based on designs of London's
Crystal Palace, the structure was elegant, and its situation on the Governor's
Domain, or what is today a part of the grounds of the Royal Botanical Gardens,
was equally impressive. Unfortunately, the structure was destroved bv fire
on September 22, 1882, and little trace is left today other than portions of the
entrance and gate. Another small building rapidly constructed on the site
to house the state collection of art became the temporary home of the Art
Gallery of New South Wales, opened September 1880, after the close of the
exhibition. The space was found to have problems of dampness and termite
damage, and the collection was moved in 1885.

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World's Columbian Exposition

Chicago, 1892-1893

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Sydney Exhibition Building

1100 Sydney International Exhibition. Sydney, Australia, 1879-1880.

Sidney Exhibition Building. Steel. 5.5 x 3 inches. Imprint of Ameri-
can Bank Note Company, New York. Lustrous medium steel gray
with traces of light mottled toning. Some minor handling marks,
and typical hairlines are seen. A nice engraving of the main ex-
hibition building, probably the original engraved piece prepared
for transfer to the large award certificate plate offered above. The
original paper wrapper is included, though somewhat rough.

Engraved identification number: V 44754 (C-47 crossed out).

Mark of George B. Sharp, 45 Gold Street, New York on back.

DAILY ADMISSION:
CHECK ON LEAVING
RETURN.

1101

World's Columbian Exposition. Chicago, 1892-1893. Photo identification. Face and back plates. Steel. Face, 4.5 x
6.25 inches; Back, 4 x 5.75 inches. Imprint of American Bank Note Company, New York on face die. N.Y. on front.
Both plates are pewter gray with soft, pleasing lustre and scattered deeper gray toning flecks. The face plate gives
the title in five lines, "The / World's / Columbian / Exposition, / Chicago," with spaces for the holder's name and
a fine security tint in the background. The back gives a large oval frame for a photograph. An interesting pair of
plates, for a style of pass card not seen by this writer in the past. Perhaps intended for use by exhibitors or workers
who would be entering and exiting the grounds each day.

Engraved identification number: N.S. No. 64 (C-4738 crossed out) on front; N.S. No. 63 (C-4739 crossed out) on back.

Mark of John Sellers and Sons, Sheffield, England on backs.

The World's Columbian Exposition, also known as the Chicago World's Fair, was dedicated October 21, 1892, but not opened until May
1, 1813. However, it would prove to be well worth the wait as it was an incredibly grand affair celebrating not only of the stated theme of
the 400th Anniversary of Christopher Columbus' discovery voyage to the West Indies, but even more so, a celebration of the coming of age
of America. In just six months the event attracted over 27 million visitors, nearly half the population of the United States. Grounds were laid
out on over 600 acres in Jackson Park and the Midway Plaisance in Chicago by famous landscape Architect Frederick Law Olmstead, who
is perhaps better known as the designer of New York s Central Park. There were more than 200 buildings constructed for the event. Exhibits
included many extraordinary attractions, including the illumination of the exposition by electricity. Quaker Oats, Shredded Wheat, Cream
of V\ heat, and Juicy Fruit Cum all made their debuts at the fair (and represent a very small sampling of debuting products that are widely
used today), while the first Ferris Wheel was a star attraction (at 250 feet high, and with a capacity of 1,440 people!), and Pabst Beer won its
famous blue ribbon. The United States Government produced its first series of commemorative stamps and coins for the event (with a respect-
ful nod to the 1848 CAL quarter eagles from the writer), and the tradition of producing elongated coins began with this fair, many of which
are highly prized today by collectors. The Exposition left many lasting marks, though in terms of architecture much was lost at the hands
of arsonists in 1894. Today, two original structures stand in place, including the World's Congress Auxiliary Building which now houses the
Art Institute of Chicago, while C. hicago s famous Field Museum is an example of a relocated building originally constructed for the fair. The
Exposition closed on October 30, 1893.

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Columbian Expo Pass

1102 World's Columbian Exposition. Chicago, 1892-1893. Admission
Pass. Steel. 3.5 x 5 inches. Imprint of American Bank Note Com-
pany, New York. Light steel gray with nice lustre and soft mottled
golden brown overtones. Similar in nature to the face plate for the
photo identification offered above, but with no associated back
plate. Another interesting artifact of this grand exposition.

Engraved identification number: N.S. No. 110 (C-4737 crossed out).

Mark of John Sellers and Sons, Sheffield, England on back.

Machinery Hall

1103 World's Columbian Exposition. Chicago, 1892-1893. Machin-
ery Hall. Steel. 4.75 x 3.5 inches. Abright, reflective and gener-
ally attractive engraving of this exposition building. A few thin
scattered scratches are seen toward the edges, but the engraved
area is reasonably clean. Deeply engraved and visually sharp.
This building cost $1,285 million to construct for the Fair. The
main building was 846 feet long and 492 feet wide. With an
annex, power house, pumping building, and machine shops
added, the structure covered over 20 acres. It was described
in its day as one of the "leviathans of the Exposition."

Engraved identification number: 996.

Mark of John Sellers and Sons, Sheffield, England on back.

Manufacturers and Liberal Arts Building

1104 World's Columbian Exposition. Chicago, 1892-1893. Manufacturers and Liberal Arts Building. Steel. 10.5 x 6.5
inches. Medium steel gray, bright and retaining considerable reflectivity. Irregular areas of toning are scattered
about the surface, and unfortunate areas of oxidation are also seen. Apparently long separated from its protec-
tive wrapper, the plate also shows numerous small scratches and handling marks. Still, the engraving is bold and
historic. The largest of many grand structures build for the Chicago World's Fair, this one is described, in part, as
follows in <L>Shepp's World's Fair Photographed, published in 1893, "This building is the grandest and most
impressive on the grounds. It is not so stately and gorgeous as some others, but for grandeur of design, boldness
of construction, faultless proportions and amazing extent is must class as a wonder of the wot Id.

Engraved identification number: 707.

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1106

Columbian Expo Souvenir Card

World's Columbian
Exposition. Chica-
go, 1892-1893. Sou-
venir card. Steel.

3.5 x 5.25 inches.

Bright and lustrous
medium steel gray
with some areas of
deeper gray ton-
ing. Fine scattered
hairlines give the
piece a lively ap-
pearance. One of
probably thou-
sands of souvenirs
available at the fair,
this card celebrated
the primary theme
of the event, the
400th anniversary
of the discovery of
America by Chris-
topher Columbus
(though in his life,
he never knew
the exact nature of

what he had "discovered.") The card features the portrait of
Columbus after the painting by Girolamo Francesco Mazzola
Parmigiano (1503-1540).

CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS.

S-Oo™ ANNIVERSARY op THE

DISCOVERY OFAMERICA

OCTOBER 1893

Mark of John Sellers and Sons, Sheffield, England on back.

Columbian Expo Souvenir Card

World's Columbian Ex-
position. Chicago, 1892-
1893. Souvenir card. The
Masonic Temple. Steel. 2.5
x 4.25 inches. Lustrous and
bright medium steel gray.
Some light toning and
scattered handling marks,
but nicely engraved and
attractive. A "Columbian
Souvenir / Compliments
of / Oriental Consistory
S.P.R.S. / A.A. Scottish Rite
/ Chicago."

Engraved identification
number: 1014.

Mark of John Sellers and
Sons, Sheffield, England on
back.

THE MASONIC TEMPLE

•COLUMBIAN SOUVENIR-

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CHICAGO.

Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition

Omaha, 1898

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1107 Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition. Omaha,
1898. Souvenir ticket. Steel. 6.25 x 3 inches. Imprint of Security
Bank Note Company, Philadelphia. Light steel gray with a
satiny and lustrous appearance. Some light oxidation pitting
is seen along the bottom edge and faintly extending upward
just into the design in places. However, this does not appear
active or threatening. Light hairlines and minor handling
marks. A nice ticket plate, well engraved and attractive.

Engraved identification number: 326.

The Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition was held from June
1 to November 1, 1898 in Omaha, Nebraska, in celebration of the advances of I
the area of the United States extending from the Pacific Ocean to the Missis- -
sippi River since the beginning of the westward expansion. The structures |
erected for the fair housed around 5,000 exhibits, but all were temporary. The
event was held in North Omaha, at a donated site now known as Kountze
Park. Following the success of the commemorative stamps issued for the
World's Columbian Exposition, the United States released a commemorative
series celebrating the Trans-Mississippi Exposition as well. These are among
the most highly prized designs of the federal stamps of the period.

1108

Pan-American Exposition

Buffalo, 1901

Pan-American Exposi-
tion. Buffalo, 1901. Sou-
venir ticket. Cylinder die.

Steel. Height: 2.75 inches;

Diameter: 2.75 inches.

Imprint of E.A. Wright,

Philadelphia. Deep steel
gray with some lustre re-
maining. Areas of deeper
gray toning and scattered
flecks are visible over
much of the surface, and
likewise, some shallow
pitting is visible from
old oxidation. Anything
with a possibly active appearance is minor in nature. A typical
souvenir ticket, dated for New York Day, September 18, 1901. i

Engraved identification number: 788 (on bottom).

Mark of J. Belcher, Newark, New Jersey on top and bottom.

The Pan-American Exposition was held in Buffalo, New Nork trend
May 1st to November 2, 1901. Sadly, it is perhaps most famous as the <16' I
of President William McKinley's assassination on September t>. 1901, at thel
Exposition's Temple of Music building. The attractions of the more than 340
acre site attracted around eight million visitors.

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San Francisco, 1915

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1939 and 1940

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Panama-Pacific International Exposition. San Francisco, 1915.
Fine Arts Building. Steel. 5x4 inches. Imprint of Columbian
Bank Note Company, Chicago. A striking engraved plate,
beautifully executed and a pleasure to study. Highly lustrous
medium steel gray with a few fine hairlines and peripheral
nicks which do not affect the engraved area. This is a portion
of the only original structure of the exposition still standing.
The original paper wrapper is included, with a proof impres-
sion affixed. A lovely piece, and the only plate we have seen
from the archive related to the Panama-Pacific International
Exposition.

The Panama-Pacific International Exposition was formally organized
in celebration of the completion and opening of the Panama Canal, which
opened the easiest possible water connection between the eastern and
western coasts of the United States. However, in common view, it became a
celebration of the recovery of the city of San Francisco from the catastrophic
earthquake and fires that destroyed much of the city in 1906. As with other
such expositions, the large and grand buildings constructed for the event
were not permanent, and in the case of the Panama-Pacific Exposition, only
a single original structure stands today, the Palace of Fine Arts, which now
houses the Exploratorium, a museum of science. The Exposition was sited
on 635 acres on the Presidio, in San Francisco, and was open from February
20th through December 4th, 1915. The U.S. Postal Service issued several
commemorative stamps for the event, and the U.S. Mint struck a series of
five commemorative coin issues that were sold at the event in a variety of
arrangements ranging from single pieces to large double sets of ten coins.
These series included the highest denomination coins ever struck, large im-
pressive $50 gold pieces, and today these coins rank among the most prized
coin issues of the 20th century.

Times Square, New York City,
from an old-fashioned,
colored postcard.

1110 New York World's Fair. 1939 and 1940. World's Fair seal.

Steel. 4.75 x 5.5 inches. Satiny and lustrous light steel gray. An
interesting plate, with the engraved design having been cut
from another plate and set into this one. Also interesting for
its design, as it is not the seal adopted for the event. Based on a
mid-19th century interpretation of the Seal of the State of New
York, as found on obsolete bank notes, this design certainly
did not capture the futuristic theme of the event.

Engraved identification number: 78585.

The New York World's Fair of 1939 and 1940 officially opened April

1939, and attracted visitors for two seasons. By the closing date, October 27,

1940, the fair had been a grand success as one of the largest ever conducted
with over 44 million visitors passing through the gates. It had been hoped
early on that the fair would help to lift New York from the punishing Great
Depression, in the final analysis it was a failure as a commercial enterprise.
While $48 million in revenue was generated, it paled in comparison with
the vastly larger expenditures and left the New York World's Fair Corpora-
tion in bankruptcy by the end. Fortunately, the Great Depression was also
nearing its end.

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THE CITY OF CHICAGO

City of Chicago in 1864

1111 Chicago-1864. Steel. 6x4 inches. Lustrous light silver gray
with scattered small darker gray toning spots and a few light
traces of wax residue. An attractive engraving of the relatively
young city, though a city which would grow very rapidly.
The city was incorporated in 1837, about 60 years after the
first non-native settler arrived, a Haitian named Jean Baptiste
Pointe du Sable. This image could be identified as the first city
of Chicago at midlife, as seven years later the Great Chicago
Fire would destroy 3.5 square miles of the downtown area.
This calamity has never been forgotten by the inhabitants of
the city. An original paper wrapper is included.

Engraved identification number: V 37678 (9876 crossed out).

Mark of John Sellers and Sons, Sheffield, England on back.

CHicAGo-ieefo

V3>678. *'•* .

Chicago, circa 1907

1112 Chicago Beautified. Steel. 10.75 x 4.75 inches. Imprint of Western Bank Note and Engraving Company, Chicago.
Lustrous and bright steel gray with faint traces of hairlines, as typical, and minor toning. A nicely engraved and
very attractive image of Chicago, copyrighted 1907, one of many images of a city rightfully proud of its rapid recon-
struction in the years following the Great Fire. By this time, the city had hosted the World's Columbian Exposition,
and thus was well established as one of the world's great metropolitan areas. Perfect for framing and display.

Engraved identification number: V 37725 (6708 crossed out).

Mark of John Sellers and Sons, Sheffield, England on back.

City of Chicago in 1914

1113 Chicago-1914. Steel. 9.75 x 4.25 inches. Bright and satiny light steel gray with faint olive toning and a few light
hairlines. In general, the plate is quite clean and very nicely preserved. A lovely engraving of the city of Chicago
taken from a 1913 photograph copyrighted by Kaufmann, Weimer & Fabry Company, Chicago. A copy of the
original photograph is held in the Library of Congress.

Engraved identification number: V 37531 (9877 crossed out).

Mark of John Sellers and Sons, Sheffield, England on back.

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Chicago Board of Trade

1114 Chicago Board of Trade.

Steel. 2 x 2.5 inches. Imprint
of Western Bank Note Com-
pany, Chicago. A pleasing,
small vignette of the building.

Medium gray steel with light
olive-brown toning and traces
of iridescent blue. This now-
demolished building was the
tallest in Chicago from 1885
to 1895. The original paper
wrapper is included, with a
proof impression affixed.

Engraved identification number: V-38494 (2250 crossed out).

Mark of John Sellers and Sons, Sheffield, England on back.

Chicago and Milwaukee Power Company Building

1115 Chicago & Milwaukee Power Co. Steel. 6x4 inches. Satiny and
lustrous medium steel gray with large toning spots of deeper
olive, gray, and pale blue. Nicely preserved with almost no
handling marks worthy of note. An internet search provides
no matches for "Chicago and Milwaukee Power," but it is pos-
sible that this building was part of the Chicago and Milwaukee
Electric Railroad.

Engraved identification number: V-38199 (6326 crossed out).

Mark of John Sellers and Sons, Sheffield, England on back.

Chicago and Northern Pacific Station

Chicago Cold Storage Exchange Building

1117 Chicago Cold Storage Exchange. Steel. 7.25 x 4 inches. Imprint
of Franklin Bank Note Company, New York. Lustrous medium
steel gray with heavy gray toning over the upper half of the
plate. Accents of pale blue and violet add to the visual appeal.
The vignette shows the West Water Street entrance to the build-
ing which was designed by famous architect Louis Sullivan in
1890. A heavy card sleeve is included.

Engraved identification number: V 48516 (No. 296 crossed out).

Chicago Elevated Rail Road

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1118 Chicago Elevated R.R. Steel. 6.25 x 3.5 inches. Imprint of The
Homer Lee Bank Note Company, New York. Bright and lus-
trous light steel gray. Some light scratches are seen near the
edges of the plate, but these are well away from the engraved
design. A nice engraving of a steam locomotive pulling passen-
ger cars on elevated track. Chicago's elevated railroad known
today simply as the "L," began operation in June 1892. This
earliest section of track is still in use today. An original paper
wrapper is included, with a proof impression affixed.

Engraved identification number: V 48907 (V 48807 crossed out; 287
crossed out).

Mark of John Sellers and Sons, Sheffield, England on back.

1116 Chicago & Northern Pacific Station in Chicago. Steel. 5.25 x 3.5
inches. Imprint of American Bank Note Company, New York.
Light steel gray. Satiny and lustrous with some light gray ton-
ing. A sharp engraving of the building, erected in 1890 at the
southwest corner of Harrison and Wells streets. The original
paper sleeve is included.

Engraved identification number: SPECIAL V 44375(0390 crossed out).

Mark of John Sellers and Sons, Sheffield, England on back.

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1119 Field Columbian Museum. Steel. 4x3 inches. Light pewter gray,
with pleasing satiny lustre and very minimal signs of handling
other than a few light hairlines. A nice logo of the museum,
apparently dated '96 in the lower right corner, as printed, just
a few years after the closure of the World's Columbian Exposi-
tion. The building that houses the Field Museum today was
originally built for the Exposition, but moved to its present site
to house the museum. It is one of the very few original build-
ings of the Exposition still in existence. The vignette features
the portrait of Christopher Columbus, after Lotto. The original
paper wrapper is included.

Engraved identification number: V-37881 (2912 crossed out).

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Chicago's Garfield Park

1121 View in Garfield Park, Chicago. Steel. 4x3 inches. An attractive
plate in medium steel gray with considerable reflectivity and
attractively mottled deep gray and iridescent blue toning. A
stress fracture is seen from the edge, just into the design, but
the plate does not appear threatened and the crack is not par-
ticularly distracting. The original paper wrapper is included,
with a proof impression affixed.

Engraved identification number: V-38481 (2219 crossed out).

Mark of John Sellers and Sons, Sheffield, England on back.

A Second Field Museum Logo

1120 Field Museum of Natural History. Steel. 3.25 x 4.5 inches.
Medium steel gray with heavy mottled golden brown toning
and traces of pale blue. The museum changed its name to the
"Field Museum of Natural History" from the "Columbian
Museum of Chicago" in 1905. The portrait at center is that of
the museum's major benefactor, Marshall Field. The original
paper wrapper is included.

Engraved identification number: V-37670 (6471 crossed out).

Partial mark, "Sheffield England" on back.

Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railroad Depot

1122

Lake Shore & Michigan Southern R.R. in Chicago. Steel. 5.5:
x 3.25 inches. Imprint of American Bank Note Company,!
New York. Bright and lustrous light steel gray with typical
light hairlines and a few very minor handling marks. A bold!
engraving of the depot building which came to be known!
as the old LaSalle Street Station. This building replaced anl
earlier structure that had been lost to the Great Chicago Fire,
and stood from 1871 until 1903. The original paper wrapper
is included, though somewhat rough.

Engraved identification number: V 47218 (6fW crossed out).

Mark of J. Doe on back.

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Masonic Temple

State Street Cable Train

1123

Masonic Temple. Steel.

3x4 inches. Imprint
of Western Bank Note
Company, Chicago.

Satiny medium steel
gray with heavy ol-
ive-brown toning over
much of the upper half
of the plate, around the
vignette. Traces of soft
violet are also seen.

Signs of handling are
few. Constructed in
1891 and 1892, this
building became the
tallest skyscraper in
the world in terms of
the highest occupied
floor, at 22 stories. The
building was consid-
ered obsolete a gen-
eration later and was
demolished in 1939. The original paper wrapper is included,
with a proof impression affixed.

Engraved identification number: V-37904 (2087 crossed out).
Mark of John Sellers and Sons, Sheffield, England on back.

1124 State Street Cable Train. Steel. 4.75 x 3 inches. Imprint of West-
ern Bank Note Company. Bright and nicely polished medium
silver gray with traces of soft golden brown and gray toning
around the edges. A nicely engraved vignette of a three-car
passenger train. Upon the opening of the "L," the services of
the State Street Cable Car began their descent into obsolescence,
as the “L provided a much faster service for city travelers. The
plate bears a copyright date of 1894.

Engraved identification number: V-38430 (2689 crossed out).

Mark of John Sellers and Sons, Sheffield, England on back.

Chicago Union Station

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1125 Chicago Union Station Co. Steel. 7.5 x 5 inches. Imprint of American Bank Note Company, New York. Satiny and
very lustrous light pewter gray. Very light traces of toning are noted, as are the typical hairlines from cleaning. A
boldly engraved vignette with a bustling crowd around, both in cars and on foot. This building opened in 1 9^5 and
remains in use today, servicing 2.5 million passengers annually. The original heavy card slee\ e is included.

Engraved identification number: SPECIAL V 43323 (C-1478 crossed out).

Mark of John Sellers and Sons, Sheffield, England on back.

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Chicago Woman's Temperance Building

Woman's Temperance Building. Steel. 3 x 3.5 inches. Imprint
of Western Bank Note Company, Chicago. Lustrous medium
gray steel, with light mottled toning of deeper gray and pale
blue over most of the surface. Commonly called tine Women's
Temple, this building was commissioned by the Women's
Christian Temperance Union. It was erected in 1891-1892, at
the corner of LaSalle and Monroe streets. It was demolished
in 1926. The original paper wrapper is included, with a proof
impression affixed.

Engraved identification number: V-38501 (2167 crossed out).

Mark of John Sellers and Sons, Sheffield, England on back.

West Chicago Street
Railroad Tunnel Company

1127 West Chicago Street Railroad Tun-
nel Co. Steel. 6x4 inches. Imprint of
American Bank Note Company, New
York. Lustrous light steel gray with
some deeper gray toning flecks and
mottling. Typical hairlines and minor
handling marks, the piece generally
being nicely preserved. A neat im-
age of two passenger rail cars in an
underground tunnel.

Engraved identification number: SPE-
CIAL V 44428 (C-344 crossed out).

Mark of John Sellers and Sons, Sheffield,
England on back.

Union Stock Yards

1126 Union Stock Yards. Steel. 6 x 4.25 inches. A
bright and somewhat reflective medium
steel gray plate with mottled deeper gray
toning and traces of pale blue. The plate,
dated 1881, shows an aerial view of the
yards, with three groups of livestock
being moved in the foreground, includ-
ing bulls, sheep, and hogs. Almost the
exact point of view as found in a color
lithograph published in 1878, entitled.
The Great Union Stock Yards of Chicago. The
lithograph's caption provides the statis-
tics that the yards covered 75 acres, had 50
miles of railroad track and had the daily
capacity for 25,000 head of cattle, 160,000
hogs, 10,000 sheep and 1,000 horses. The
original paper wrapper is included, with
a proof impression affixed.

Engraved identification number: V-38737 (700
crossed out).

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Counters

W T1

1129

"1." Steel. 2.5 x 4 inches. A
charming counter with an
allegorical female supporting
a tall anchor, standing within
the thick stand of a large and
ornate numeral 1. Deep steel
gray with pleasing lilac and
pale blue toning. The upper
two corners are broken off, but
do not affect the design. An
attractive early piece.

Engraved identification number:
V-89693.

1132

1133

1130 "2." Steel. 4 x 2.5 inches. A delightful counter with a large nu-

meral 2 supported by a winged allegorical female. Ships on the
sea in the distance. A bright and rather reflective plate, though
with considerable handling and scattered toning spots. Two
corners are broken off, well away from the engraved design.
Light stress fractures are also seen, but are not threatening. An
original heavy card sleeve is included.

Engraved identification number: V 45823 (P 704 crossed out).

1131 "2." Steel. 2.5 x 4.25 inches. An-

other elegantly styled counter
by the same designer as the “V
offered above. A large, very
ornate numeral 2, decorated
with floral scrollwork. An alle-
gorical female with cornucopia
and liberty cap on pole stands
within the curls of the numeral.
Well engraved and pleasing.
The plate has rough corners
and extensive fine pitting over
much of the surface around the
vignette, giving something of a
matte texture. No active oxida-
tion is evident.

Engraved identification number:
V-39675.

1135

"3." Steel. 2.5 x 4 inches. A third
example sharing the style of the
related "1" and "2” above. Allegori-
cal female holding a cotton sprig
stands within the curves of a large
and ornately embellished numeral
3. Corner breaks and fine oxidation
pitting, but no active oxidation is
seen.

Engraved identification number: V-
39681.

"5." Steel. 3.75 x 2.5 inches. An elegantly styled numeral sup-
ported by five allegorical females including representations of
industry, the arts, and agriculture. Bright and lustrous medium
steel gray with scattered toning flecks. Some handling marks
and hairlines. A small stress fracture is also seen. Small nicks
from the edges could easily be hidden by framing. A heavy
card sleeve is included.

Engraved identification number: V 45832 (P 767 crossed out).

"V." Steel. 2 x 2.75 inches. Imprint of
American Bank Note Company. A
very finely styled counter vignette,
with an ornate Roman numeral,
and additionally the denomination
spelled out "FIVE DOLLARS." A
delicate allegorical figure is seated
in the numeral, representing indus-
try and agriculture as evidenced by
surrounding implements. A small,
but very delightful engraving, with
a very low original identification
number. Lustrous medium steel
gray. The original paper wrapper is included.

Engraved identification number: V 47849 (No. 22 crossed out).

"5." Steel. 1.75 x 2.5 inches. Imprint of
American Bank Note Company. Another
very finely styled small counter. Justice
is seated with scales and sword within
a beautifully embellished numeral 5.

A superb early piece by ABNCo. The
original paper wrapper is included.

Engraved identification number: V 47789
(No. 49 crossed out).

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1137

Other Miscellaneous Dies

Allegorical America Arms of Oklahoma

America. Steel. 3 x 4.25 inches. Imprints of American Bank
Note Company and International Bank Note Company. A
lovely plate, very bright light steel gray with considerable
reflectivity. America stands facing, with flag on pole behind.
The engraving is copyrighted 1892. An original heavy card
sleeve is included.

Engraved identification number: V-49830.

Mark of John Sellers and Sons, Sheffield, England on back.

Arms of Montana

V 44670

Arms of Montana. Steel. 3 x 3.5 inches. Imprint of American
Bank Note Company, NewYork. Lustrous light pewter gray,
with typical hairlines from an old cleaning. Satiny and pleas-
ing. Titled below, "Arms of Montana." A heavy card sleeve is
included.

Engraved identification number: V 44673 (C-117 crossed out).

1138 Arms of Oklahoma. Steel. 5 x 4.5 inches. Satiny and lustrous
pewter gray with attractive mottled golden brown and blue-
gray toning around the edges and extending toward the
vignette in places. Dated, 1910 below the engraving along
with the title, "Oklahoma State Arms."

Engraved identification number: V 37502 (9145 crossed out).

Mark of John Sellers and Sons, Sheffield, England on back.

A Bear Attack

1139 Bear attack. Steel. 4 x 2.5 inches. Imprint of Continental Bank
Note Company, New York, dated 1866. A pair of pioneers
attacked by an angry bear which has got one of them down.
The other lunges at the bear with a knife held high, while
three dogs come to the aid of the struggling men. A wonder-
ful scene of what was likely a somewhat common occurrence
on the frontier. Bright and lustrous steel with soft traces of
olive, russet, and gold toning. Light hairlines are seen, but
noteworthy handling marks are few.

Engraved identification number: V 48241 (65 crossed out).

Mark of John Sellers on back.

Coincidentally, the most famous of all Currier and Ives prints during
the exciting era of collecting in the 1920s was The Life of a Hunter: ,4 Tight Fix
with a hunter confronting a bear. The Roaring Twenties saw a great rising
market in certain collectibles, most notably autographs, books, prints, and
art, but not coins. When the Depression came, prices fell in the fields |ust
mentioned, but most coins maintained some semblance of their values as
they had not risen to high levels.

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Blacksmith at the Forge

Firefighting Vignette

1140

Blacksmith at his forge.

Steel. 2.5 x 3.75 inches.

Imprinted as follows,

"Ent;d acc'g to Act of
Congress at Washington
D.C. 1883." Lustrous
medium steel gray with
light gold and pale blue
toning over much of the
surface. An attractive
plate, nicely engraved.

The blacksmith stands
at his forge, holding
something in the fire
with tongs. The anvil is
to his right. The origi-
nal paper wrapper is
included, with a proof
impression affixed.

Engraved identification number: V 37934 (1140 crossed out).

1141

Charity Cylinder Die

Charity. Cylinder
Die. Steel. Height:

3.25 inches; Diam-
eter: 2.75 inches. A
lovely cylinder die,
toned deep steel gray.

Soft lustre, and very
clean with no visible
oxidation or other
problems worthy of
note. A beautiful al-
legorical vignette of
Charity, executed by a highly skilled hand. A lovely example

Numbered 11890 on top.

Chicago Limited Vignette

1142 Chicago Limited. Locomotive vignette. Steel. 6.25 x 3.5 inches.
Imprint of American Bank Note Company, New York. Lustrous
light steel gray. Fine hairlines and a few other light handling marks
are noted, but none are worthy of specific mention. Abeautifully
engraved plate that any railroad enthusiast would enjoy. Perfect
for framing and display. The Chicago Limited was a train that
operated routes between Chicago and Duluth, Chicago and
Indianapolis, and Chicago and Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Engraved identification number: V 44477 (C-295 crossed out).

1143 Fireman to the scene. Steel. 4.75 x 3 inches. Imprint of Continen-

tal Bank Note Company, New York. A delightful plate featur-
ing a relatively scarce theme amongst the plates we have seen
thus far from the archive. The firemen respond with urgency
to a call, a pair of horses drawing the steam-operated engine,
Amoskeag style, to the scene. Beautifully engraved with fine
detail. The steel is relatively clean, bright and somewhat reflec-
tive. Hairlined as is typical, with a few light handling marks. A
lovely and desirable piece. A heavy card sleeve is included.

Engraved identification number: V 48055 (237 crossed out).

Mark of John Sellers on back.

A Frontier Scene

1144 A Frontier Scene. Steel. 4 x 2.5 inches. Imprint of American
Bank Note Company. A very bright and lustrous plate. Medium
steel gray with light gold and olive overtones around, toward
the edges. The vignette is nicely engraved with deep recesses
stained black, such that the image stands out boldly against
the field. Two men build a crude cabin, a third arrives with a
slain deer on horseback. The earlier identification number is
very low, possibly revealing this plate to be among the earli-
est engravings after the formation of American Bank Note
Company. Superbly executed.

Engraved identification number: V 47850 (No. 21 crossed out).

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Allegorical Guardian

1145 Guardian. Steel. 3x4 inches.
Imprint of American Bank
Note Company. Highly
lustrous medium steel gray
with somewhat deeper gray
toning around and high-
lights of blue and violet
iridescence. Sharply en-
graved and attractive. An
interesting patriotic motif,
the "Guardian" being a
guardian angel watching
over the United States Con-
stitution, atop a pedestal
dated 1787.

Engraved identification num-
ber: V 47314 (568 crossed out).

A Locomotive Vignette

A Horse

1146

A horse. Steel. 3 x 1.75 inches. Signed by the engraver, "P.
Maverick". A charming, small plate with an engraving of a
single horse standing left, as if posed for the artist. Simple, but
nicely done. Lustrous medium steel gray, with olive, gold, and
pale blue iridescence around. Some stress fractures are also
visible upon close inspection.

Engraved identification number: V 45629 (P958 crossed out).

Wild Horses

1148

Locomotive. Steel. 4 x 4.5 inches. Satiny and lustrous pewter
gray with areas of mottled violet, olive, and golden brown
toning, mostly toward the edges of the plate. Light hairlines
are also seen, but other handling marks are few. A neat vignette
illustrating a steam locomotive passing through a forest, from
a vantage point ahead on the track. The only locomotive vi-
gnette we have seen from this perspective. The original paper
wrapper is included.

Engraved identification number: V 37559 (8012 crossed out).

A Mining Scene

1 147 Wild horses. Steel. 6.5 x 3.5 inches. Imprint of Bald, Cousland and
Company, Philadelphia. A lovely vignette of seven horses run-
ning wild on the plains, black and white ones in the foreground.
A very popular theme from the archive for today's collectors of
these engraved works of art, as well as for those who designed
banknotes in the 1850s and 1860s. The plate is lustrous light steel
gray with soft olive and gold overtones and scattered flecks of
deeper gray. The original paper wrapper is included, with a proof
impression affixed, both in rather nice condition.

Engraved identification number: DUPLICATE P-08.

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1149 Mining scene. Steel. 2.5 x 4 inches. Imprints of International
Bank Note Company and American Bank Note Company.
Vignette of a miner being lowered into a vertical mineshaft
atop a bucket. The bucket holds his tools. Reflective medium
steel gray with moderately heavy olive, gray, and pale blue
toning. An original heavy card sleeve is included.

Engraved identification number: V-4^S37 (143 crossed out).

Mark of Geo. B. Sharp, 45 Gold St. N.Y. on back.

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A Second Mining Scene

1150 Mining scene. Steel. 2 x 5.5
inches. A nice vignette of a min-
ing operation, with three miners
hard at work in a shallow shaft,
filling buckets with ore. A thin
plate, of bright and lustrous
light gray steel. One corner tip
is broken off, well away from
the engraved design. An original
heavy card sleeve is included.

Engraved identification number:
V 41003.

Mark "H" on back.

1153

A Similar Mining Scene

1151 Mining scene. Electroplated
Copper. 2.75 x 4.25 inches. A
nearly identical vignette to that
offered above, but with slight
differences in fine details. This
is probably the earlier of the
two, and is somewhat more
crude. Either one of these plates
was engraved using the other
one as a model, or both were
taken from the same source
print and executed by different
hands at different time. An in-
teresting comparative offering.

Pale steel gray electroplating,
with much olive-brown copper
showing through, particularly
around the edges. The original paper wrapper is included,
with a proof impression affixed.

Engraved identification number: V-37501-COPPER and 69.

Deep in a Mine Shaft

1152 Mining scene. Steel. 2.25 x
4.25 inches. Vignette of miners
working deep in a shaft, filling
carts with ore. Bright and highly
lustrous light steel gray with
good reflectivity remaining.
Hairlined around, and with
deeper gray toning flecks. The
original paper wrapper is in-
cluded, with a proof impression
affixed.

Engraved identification number:
DUPLICATE P_0148. (V 46164 on
wrapper.)

1154

Another Mining Vignette

Mining scene. Steel. 3x4 inches. Another attractive mining
scene. Three men in the foreground work to fill buckets with
ore, while a fourth is seemingly in thought. Another is in the
distance with a pushcart of ore. A desirable underground
scene. Medium steel gray, with heavy lavender and pale blue
iridescence and traces of golden brown. The original paper
wrapper is included, with a proof impression affixed.

Engraved identification number: V-37962 (245 crossed out).

A Reinforced Mining Vignette

Mining scene. Steel. 5x4 inches (vignette plate); 9 x 7.5 inches
with frame. Imprint of Franklin Bank Note Company, New
York. A scarce reinforced plate, one of only a small handful we
have seen from the archive thus far. The scene is of six miners
working an underground shaft, picking, drilling, and shoveling
ore. The engraved title below reads, "Mining No.2," clearly
part of a series. The main plate has seriously cracked in a long
arc above the engraving, and other lesser cracks are detected
as well. To salvage the time-consuming and costly engraving,
the damaged plate has been set into an outer frame of steel to
reinforce and protect it. Both the primary plate and the frame
have toned with light golden brown, blue, and violet.

Engraved identification number: V 45931 (No. 238 crossed out)

Mark of John Sellers and Sons, Sheffield, England on back.

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1155 Mining scene. Steel. 3x4 inches. Imprint of Continental Bank
Note Company. More appropriately identified as a "prospec-
tor," this is almost certainly a western vignette showing a
hopeful '49er in the wilderness. The man stands thoughtfully
with pick axe, pan, and trough. Lustrous medium steel gray
with nice deep golden brown and violet toning around the
upper half of the engraving.

Engraved identification number: V 48270.

The Bark Canoe

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Native American. Bison hunting. Steel. 4.5 x 2.5 inches. A
fine satin texture to the plate gives a pleasing mellow lustre
on the rich pewter gray surface. Some slightly deeper gray
toning is mottled around the periphery. Striking in design and
execution, the vignette shows an action scene of a mounted
hunter taking aim at a bison. Other hunters pursue bison in the
distance. One of the most popular themes among the plates in
the archive. A lovely piece. A heavy card sleeve is included.

Engraved identification number: V 40467.

Warriors in Council

1156 Native American. The Bark Canoe. Steel. 4.5 x 2 inches. Imprint
of Wellstood, Hanks, Hay and Wright, dated 1854. Lustrous
medium gray steel with light olive-gray mottled toning and
scattered flecks. Somewhat well handled, with small nicks
and marks, but none too serious or distracting. Some trivial
stress fractures are just beginning to show near the bottom of
the plate, and one just into the design. Similar in design to one
we offered last March, but styled somewhat differently. Still, a
decidedly Western perspective on Native American family life.
The woman and child are seated on a bearskin in the canoe. A
heavy card sleeve is included.

Engraved identification number: V 40468.

1158 Native American. Warriors in council. Steel. 5.5 x 2.5 inches.
Highly lustrous medium steel gray with only a few light
hairlines seen and almost no other handling marks worthy
of note. An attractive vignette of ten warriors seated on the
ground around one standing at the center, addressing the
group. Teepees are visible in the distance, with foliage around.
A heavy card sleeve is included.

Engraved identification number: V 40466.

Partial mark of John Sellers on back.

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Nicaragua Canal Proposal

Peoria, Illinois

1159 Possible Nicaragua Canal Proposal. Steel. 4.5 x 3.5 inches.
Imprint of American Bank Note Company, New York. Satiny
and lustrous medium steel gray. Some mottled deeper gray
toning is seen, as are some light hairlines, as typical. The scene
is not labeled in the steel, but two identifications appear on
the card sleeve. First, the piece was labeled as "Village Scene,"
which has been struck through and changed somewhat later
to "Panama Canal." Clearly, there was some confusion about
the engraving. Close examination reveals that the ships in the
water are either early steamers, or commercial ships operating
under full sail power, which would not have been the case at
the time of the opening of the Panama Canal in 1914. Even
before the Gold Rush, there were proposals to open a water
route connecting east to west across Central America. Dating
back to 1825, the Nicaragua Canal Proposal was a leading plan
which proposed use of Lake Nicaragua as a means to keep
the length of the necessary canal shorter. This vignette seems
to include a lake, with islands visible therein, and more land
beyond. Further the proposed route of the Nicaragua Canal
was to loosely follow the San Juan River, clearly in this vignette,
the canal follows in part a natural river. While this attribution
remains uncertain, it seems more likely than the "Panama
Canal" as written on the holder.

Engraved identification number: V-43408 (C-1398 crossed out).

Mark of John Sellers and Sons, Sheffield, England on back.

With the advent of the California Gold Rush in the late 1840s, the crossings
at Panama and Nicaragua remained in the news almost constantly. Panama
was the shorter route by far, but was farther south than Nicaragua, the last
involving a more complex transit. There were no canals at the time. When the
Panama Railroad opened in February 1855, the difficult Nicaragua short cut
was largely abandoned. Much information about both routes can be found
in Q. David Bowers' A California Gold Rush History.

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1160 Peoria, Illinois. Steel. 6.75 x 2.5 inches. Deep steel gray with
some reflectivity remaining. Heavy mottled toning of some-
what deeper olive-gray and iridescent blue. Minor traces of
wax residue remain. A lovely city-view vignette from a van-
tage point across the Illinois River. Steamers are visible on the
water. The original paper wrapper is included, with a proof
impression affixed, though chipped and rough.

Engraved identification number: V-38383 (3158 crossed out).

Mark of John Sellers and Sons, Sheffield, England on back.

Allegorical Republic

1161 Republic. Steel. 6 x 4.5 inches. A beautifully executed art piece,
nicely engraved in fine style. Satiny and lustrous medium steel
gray with light golden brown and violet toning. Light hairlines
are nicely obscured by the toning, and little handling is visible. An
aesthetic delight. Dated '06 in the lower left comer of the plate.

Engraved identification number: 240.

Mark of John Sellers and Sons, Sheffield, England on back.

Sailor with Flag

1162 Sailor with flag. Steel. 3.5 x 2.5 inches. A sailor stands on the
shore holding an American flag, with his hat off in salute. Ships
on the water in the distance. Lustrous medium steel gra\ with
some light toning flecks. Crosshatching around the engraving.

Engraved identification number: V 46547 (P-106 crossed out)

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Interior of the Steamer Drew

Interior of the Steamer Drezv. Copper. 14 x 11 inches. Imprinted "J.N. ALLAN 85 LIBERTY ST, N.Y." An attractive cop-
per plate, with lovely blue, green, and red iridescence over vibrant orange-red surfaces that become more red-brown
toward the edges where the plate has been most affected by handling. Traces of white metal plating are seen along
the edges. The plate is somewhat hairlined, and under magnification microscopic roughness and pitting is evident,
but the causal oxidation has been long ago cleaned away and the piece exhibits no active oxidation. The engraving
is light, but in the proper light reveals the interior of the Steamer Drew, operated on the Hudson River by the People's
Evening Line between New York City and Albany. The St. John was another steamer on this line, operating the opposite
schedule to the Drew, and together they were billed as "The Grandest Drawing Room Steamers in the World." These
two steamers, passing on the Hudson, were the subject of a Currier and Ives lithograph, copyrighted 1878. Judging
from this rare interior view, these steamers were in fact as grand as they were said to be.

Steamers by the Shore

Steamers by the shore. Steel. 5.25 x 2.5 inches. Imprint of Continental Bank Note Company, New York. Bright and
lustrous medium steel gray, the surface retaining some reflectivity. Rich gold, and violet iridescence around one
end, with heavy hairlines and a patch of oxidation at the other, the latter being away from the engraved design. A
nice scene with numerous sidewheel river steamers along a shoreline. A locomotive and depot buildings are also
visible. Nicely executed, and a popular theme.

Engraved identification number: V 48249 (90 crossed out).

Mark of John Sellers on back.

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1166

Steamers by the Shore

Steamers by the shore. Steel. 5x3 inches. Imprint of Continental Bank Note Company, New York. Medium steel
gray with a faint golden tint over much of the surface. A few very small oxidation spots are noted, all comfortably
away from the engraved design. Handing marks are few, and none are worthy of specific mention. A lovely shore
scene with numerous sidewheel steamers lined up to take on or be unloaded of passengers and cargo. A large pile
of assorted cargo in the foreground. A tiny flag reads, "Star Line New Orleans," but can barely be discerned.

Engraved identification number: V 48250 (76 crossed out).

A Steamer Embarking

A Steamer embarking. Steel. 6.5 x 3.5 inches. Imprint of Bald, Cousland and Company, Philadelphia. A number
of light scratches and marks from handling, mostly confined to the areas around the engraving, with only a few
minor exceptions. The steel is bright and highly lustrous light silver gray with flecks of deeper gray and mild olive
overtones. The vignette is boldly engraved in fine style. The original paper wrapper is included, with a proof im-
pression affixed, both in nice condition.

Engraved identification number: DUPLICATE P_0141.

1167

Woman Picking Cotton

Woman picking cotton. Steel. 2.25 x
3.5 inches. Lustrous and satiny me-
dium gray. Crosshatching and handling
around the vignette, but the central
area is relatively clean. Some oxidation
and chips along the edge. A vignette
of southern life, an African American
woman, likely a slave, picking cotton.

Engraved identification number: V 45596 (P-
1011 crossed out).

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Wholesome Fine-15 1794 Silver Dollar

An American Classic

U.S. FLOWING HAIR SILVER DOLLARS

1168 1794 Bolender-1, Bowers Borckardt-1. Rarity-4. F-15 (NGC).

A splendid example of this important and historic first year
of issue. The color is even golden gray with yellow highlights
carefully distributed by time and proper storage. As to the
strike, it is typical for a 1794 silver dollar, with full details on
the right stars, head of Liberty and date, but softer on the stars
on the left and the words UNITED STATES on the reverse. This
is characteristic of the way virtually all 1794 silver dollars are
found. The surfaces show light adjustment marks around the
left obverse which scarcely extend into the field. For identifi-
cation there is a thin but long obverse scratch extending from
above the first star over the 179 and down through the 4 to
the rim below the final star. In addition there are two nearly
vertical nicks on Liberty's cheek behind her mouth. One of the
deepest of the adjustment marks extends down below the IB of
LIBERTY in the field above Liberty's head, which appears as
a faint line and is not distracting. On the reverse a trivial edge

nick is seen over the second T of STATES, and again these marks
and scratches are noted to identify this coin in the future and
are not problematic. For a 1794 silver dollar, the present coin
is wholly presentable and wonderfully wholesome. Historic
and yet unpublished research by the late Jack Collins and
Walter Breen identified this specimen as having first crossed
the auction block in 1961 and have plate matched it through
two generations to the auctions listed below. The pioneering
efforts of Collins have helped discover at least three counterfeit
1794 silver dollars thus far, using dog-eared photocopies of
unpublished manuscripts, and have memorialized the own-
ership of all known 1794 silver dollars through the sweep of
time. Much of Collins research was published bv Martin Logies
a few years ago, and hopes continue that the original Collins
manuscript will finally be updated and made available to all
numismatists. Stay tuned for further updates on this body of
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BotEi dies show significant clash marks, heavier than usually seen. The
Philadelphia Mint had many reasons to push the introduction of the silver
dollar. First, the silver dollar was the standard unit of coinage for the new
United States of America, it simply would not do to produce scads of half
cents and large cents to await more perfect circumstances to coin dollars.
It was a matter of nationalistic pride that our founding fathers demanded
the silver dollar be coined as soon as possible. By coining our own national
currency America made a statement to the world that we were indeed a free
nation capable of producing our own coinage, thus trade and contracts could
be encouraged and enforced. Farming out our national coinage to foreign
nations would have made the new upstart America the laughingstock of
world politics. No other coin demanded the immediate introduction to the
degree of the silver dollar for American pride. Once the bond was obtained
allowing for the coinage of silver bullion, half dimes and half dollars were
quickly introduced by mid 1794. The silver dollar waited until October 15,
1794 to be coined, although even then the largest coining press available was
designed for coins the diameter of half dollars or smaller. Nevertheless, silver
dollars were pushed into production before their particular coining press was
available. Hence, the strikes are always weak on these first silver dollars,
probably because the dies were slightly misaligned with the two planes not
perfectly level, and by the coining press straining to impart the definition of

the dies onto the large planchets. All surviving examples show softness on the
stars on the left side and on UNITED STATES on the reverse, and often show
softness on the date and portions of LIBERTY. Furthermore, the vast majority
of these have adjustment marks which also contribute to the weakness near
the rim, located all too often on the left side of the coins. High-grade examples
are known but are fiercely contested when offered, and a significant number
of these have been repaired or show other numismatic trauma that decreases
their desirability. Finding an attractive example such as the present coin is a
triumph for any numismatist. The present coin is worn but retains significant
device details and lacks the problems so often found on these wonderfully
historic and desirable first year of issue silver dollars.

From the Steve Glenn Collection, Central States Numismatic
Society Convention Auction, Leo Young, April 28-30, 1961, Lot
1827 at $2,000; The 1989 Midwinter ANA Convention, Mid
American Rare Coins, March 3-4, 1989, Lot 1196 at $11,000; ANA
Auction, Heritage, August 13, 1996, Lot 5511 at $11,000; Central
States Numismatic Convention Auction, Heritage, April 29, 2006,
Lot 2099.

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Golden Toned Mint State 1795 Flowing Hair Dollar

Gorgeous Toning

1169 1795 B-5, BB-27. Rarity 1. Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly Choice-62. The fields of this lovely coin are entirely reflec-

tive, almost prooflike in appearance. For many years this coin was tucked away in old brown tissue paper which
has created rich russet gold toning over the obverse and reverse, with hints of blue starting to form through the
denticles. The strike is sharp for the variety, with bold separation on Liberty's curls and most of the breast feathers
present on the eagle, a feature seldom seen even on Brilliant Uncirculated examples of this die pairing. Even coins
that merit a grade of Choice Extremely Fine-45 often have little curl separation on Liberty as this die pairing was
used well beyond the point where Liberty's curls were struck with the kind of definition seen here. Faint adjust-
ment marks are present below and left of the date, but are visible only in the denticles. No other surface marks or
nicks merit description, and this is certainly one of the finer examples known of this variety and type. For sheer
eye appeal and surface quality, the present coin would be difficult to improve upon. An outstanding example of
the type, and worthy of the most advanced collection.

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1170 1795 B-5, BB-27. Rarity-1. 3 Leaves. Fine-12. Toned dark to

medium gray, generally even, with slightly lighter hues on
the devices. The surfaces are rough from mishandling and
include a sharp nick below the 1 in the date and a few edge
nicks by the last few stars. Several short surface scratches are
present and small nicks, particularly in the fields. Inspection
recommended as the coin has a decent naked eye appearance,
but more handling marks than expected for the grade.

#006852

U.S. DRAPED BUST, SMALL EAGLE SILVER DOLLARS

Bright and Flashy 1795 Draped Bust Mint State Dollar

2x photo

1171 1795 B-14, BB-51. Rarity-2. MS-61 (NGC). The off-center bust variety, thought to be the first die engraved using

the new and soon to be popular Draped Bust profile of Liberty. The coin is generally bright and lustrous, with light
silver dominating the surfaces, although a golden glow is noted in Liberty's hair and the right obverse field, with
similar golden traces on the reverse. The fields are satiny and free of adjustment marks or other detractions. As
expected, the strike is generally sharp although the uppermost curls on Liberty and the central breast feathers on
the eagle show minor softness. Faint random scratches are seen below the wreath. All in all, this coin is measur-
ably finer than a typically seen About Uncirculated example, with far more original frost and better overall surface
quality than expected. As a type issue the Draped Bust, Small Eagle design is quite elusive, with just a handful
known of the four possible dates that qualify for Mint State grades. The present example also has much more eye
appeal than usually encountered, as so much of the original mint surface survives. Middle die state with traces of
light clashing and several tiny rust pits noted on the reverse, seen on all examples from these dies. Liberty's face
and bust are clean with no handling marks to distract the specialist.

#096858

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Desirable 1795 Draped Bust Small Eagle Dollar

1172 1795 B-14, BB-51, Rarity-2. Off-Center Bust. EF-45 (PCGS).

Medium gray covers the obverse and reverse of this pleasing
coin although traces of lustre peek through from the devices.
The striking definition is full with abundant curls on Liberty
and the eagle's breast feathers can be seen where not worn.
No distracting adjustment marks or surface problems are
seen, although a very slight rim nick is found below the
right ribbon end on the reverse. This is believed to be the first
1795 Draped Bust die pairing engraved, hastily prepared to
replace the Flowing Hair design which apparently met with
public disfavor. Liberty's bust is placed high and to the left of
center on the obverse, crowding her ribbons and curls near
the stars on that side and leaving the large open field on the
right.

#096858

1173 1795 B-15, BB-52. Rarity-3. Centered Bust. Detail of Choice

Very Fine-30, but there is evidence of a repair right of the date
where a hole may have been expertly filled, as tooling is also
seen right of STATES in the field. There are light adjustment
marks on the lower reverse rim some extending to the tail of
the eagle. Evidence of cleaning is noted, but the coin has toned
to a light silver with darker tones enhancing the devices.

#006858

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High-Grade 1796 Silver Dollar

1174 1796 B-4, BB-61. Rarity-3. Extremely Fine-40. Medium to
light steel, evenly distributed on both sides. Liberty retains
substantial hair definition on her curls and the eagle also has
most of his breast feathers, a feature seldom seen except on
very high-grade coins. A hint of an old edge repair is seen
above the Y on the obverse and a minor pit is noted over
the eagle's head for identification. All in all the surfaces are
about average or a tad below for the grade.

#006860

1175 1796 B-4, BB-61, Rarity-3. Small Date, Large Letters. Choice Very

Fine-35 with respect to wear, but there is evidence of a skillful
repair on the edge. Tooling is visible with a magnifier on the
edge, and there are a few rim bruises on the obverse. Toned with
mottled gurauetal-blue and gold, and otherwise the surfaces and
quality are about average for this grade. Patches of fine hairlines
are found with effort, possibly where encrustation was removed
carelessly. Always in demand by type collectors.

#006860

1176 1797 B-l, BB-73, Rarity-3. 9X7 Stars, Large Letters. Choict

Very Fine-35, but there are two dull scratches at the top o
the head. Cleaned and tolerably retoned with irregular gold
green and steel gray on the obverse and reverse. Well strucl
generally, although Liberty's curls received the brunt of th<
wear, some of the eagle's breast feathers survived circulation
Not particularly rare as a variety but desirable tor the elusivt
Small Eagle design used over only four years.

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Scarce High-Grade 1798 B-3, BB-94 Knob 9 Variety

1177 1798 B-3, BB-94. Rarity-4. Knob 9. EF-45 (NGC). A lovely example

of this elusive variety that boasts a strong strike, clean surfaces,
and attractive medium steel gray with darker highlights in the
fields. Free of adjustment marks or circulation problems that
so often plague these large coins. For identification there are
two trivial nicks on the denticles above the right side of the T of
LIBERTY. Usual die state with a thick crack from the edge to the
second star's upper right point. A decidedly scarce die pairing,
difficult to find this well preserved and the present coin is close
to, if not just within, the Condition Census for the variety.

From the Warren Miller Collection as noted on the insert.

#006875

EF 1798 Heraldic Eagle $1

1178 1798 B-3, BB-94. Rarity-5. Heraldic Eagle, Knob 9. EF-40

(ANACS). Medium silver gray with deepening golden toning.
Some faint marks present, the most egregious an old vertical
scrape through ES and the clouds immediately below on the
reverse. Still, a decent example of the date and grade.

#006873

1179 1798 B-24, BB-124. Rarity-2. Extremely Fine-40. Bold crack to

star 12, four weak reverse stars. Such wear as is present must
be called light, but the coin was lightly brushed years ago and
is now toned a gentle silver-gray with light gold overtones.

From Ivy's sale of the Royce Samuels Collection, May 1981, Lot 896.

#006873

1180 1798 B-25b, BB-123, Rarity-4. Sharpness of Very Fine-20, but

likely holed and skillfully plugged near the edge above ER of
LIBERTY and through the base of the stem on the reverse. The
surfaces were cleaned and retoned long ago, now a pleasant
light steel with darker accents in the fields. A late die state with
the obverse encircled with cracks through the stars, LIBERTY,
and the date is seldom seen for this die variety. While not a
perfect coin, the advanced die state adds considerable interest
for the specialist.

#006873

Choice EF 1799/8 Silver $1
15 Reverse Stars

1181 1799/8 B-3, BB-141. Rarity-3. EF-45 (PCGS). An impressive
example of the date and grade combination, a lovely coin
that has not been fussed with overly much during its 208
years in existence. The surfaces are warm golden gray with
peach, rose, and faint electric blue highlights, the strike is
bold, and plenty of original lustre is retained in the protected
areas, especially in Miss Liberty's tresses. Further, a glass
and strong light are needed to detect any marks. A splendid
representative of the date and grade combination, and a coin
that would do justice to essentially any early dollar cabinet
currently being formed, whether for type or Bolender number
purposes.

#006883

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Lustrous and Exceptionally Attractive 1799 Dollar

1182 1799 B-5a, BB-157. Rarity-2. AU-53 (NGC). A flashy coin that boasts golden lustre in the fields with a frame of

darker russet blue around the edges. The strike was sharp enough to define the obverse stars, although a couple
on the left are slightly soft, the reverse stars and devices are clear. This is a popular variety and date, and this coin
is certainly a desirable example of the later die state, which includes a crack through the left side of the legend.

#006878

Toned 1799 Draped Bust Dollar

1183 1799 B-8, BB-165. Rarity 3. About Uncirculated-50 or nearly

so. Mottled dark gray over a golden gray base, with the darker
areas favoring the periphery. Some striking softness is noted in
the star field above the eagle and the lettering is drawn toward
the rim. Minor adjustment marks are found on Liberty. A trio
of minor edge nicks are found on the upper reverse. Middle
die state with faint cracks starting to form on both dies.

From the Collection of Benjamin Woodruff.

#006878

1184 1799 B-17, BB-164. Rarity-2. VF-35 (NGC). Medium to dark

gray with lighter silver on the worn areas of the design. The
surfaces are average with microscopic signs of handling, but
no adjustment marks or other problems that demand attention.
On this later die state there is a thin crack through UNITED
ST and the obverse die has been lapped, weakening the depth
of the stars and Liberty's profile.

#006878

1185 1800 B-l, BB-181. Rarity-5. VF-20 (SEGS). Centers weak as

struck, misaligned obverse die noted on the SEGS insert. Steel
gray and attractive despite a couple of minor surface marks in
the right obverse field. A scarce die pairing, carelessly made
and perhaps accounting for the rapid replacement of the ob-
verse die, which shows the unusual die lumps in the fields. The
stress to the die from being misaligned could easily crack the
obverse, and other examples are known from this die pairing
that exhibit this unusual striking feature.

#006887

1186 1800 B-5, BB-189. Rarity 4. Very Good-10. Dark gray fields

with lighter silver on the devices, likely heated in the past as
the surfaces are textured and possibly smoothed. No adjust-
ment marks are seen and the rims and surfaces are otherwise
normal.

From the Collection of Benjamin Woodruff.

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1187 1800 B-16, BB-187. Rarity-2. VF-25 (PCGS). Medium golden

gray with some deeper highlights. A pleasing example of the
date and grade, with plenty of design elements present on both
sides. Devoid of visible marks, and absolutely choice.

#006887

Popular AMERICAI 1800 Bust Dollar

1188 1800 B-19, BB-192. Rarity 2. AMERICAI. Extremely Fine-40. Light

silver-gray dominates this piece, although dark gray patches are
found adhering to the devices and lettering and rich russet tones
lie within the fields near the devices. Examination finds a couple
of minor scratches and a trivial edge tic or two on the left side
of the obverse. Middle die state with light cracks touching stars
6, 7 and the tops of LIBE. It is believed the engraver slipped and
caused a long die scratch past the A of AMERICA creating an "I"
shaped feature which appears to be a misspelling of AMERICA.
A common variety, always popular with collectors, and one of
two obverse die pairings with this reverse.

From the Collection of Benjamin Woodruff.

#006892

1189 1802/1 B-3, BB-234. Rarity-3. Extremely Fine-40. Light silver with

a blush of gold over the surfaces. The devices are sharp and the
overdate feature is clear to the unaided eye. On this obverse die
there is a small lump which resides in the large field inside the
two upper right stars and the reverse die shows minor evidence
of clashing from Liberty's drapery. On the reverse a planchet
flaw extends from the base of the R in AMERICA to the eagle's
wing above, caused by impurities in the silver planchet.

#006899

Choice AU 1802 Silver $1

1190 1802 B-6, BB-241. Rarity-1. AU-55 (PCGS). Rich, deep silver
gray with rose, gold, and sea green iridescence on both sides.
Superb for the grade, having escaped — so far — the ravages
of well-meaning collectors or "coin doctors." An early dol-
lar with plenty of physical integrity and superb eye appeal.
Nearly flawless and essentially mark-free surfaces.

#040087

Near Mint State 1802 Bust Dollar

The Close Date Variety

1191 1802 B-6, BB-241. Rarity 1. Close Date. Choice About Un-
circulated-55 or better. Toned with delicate medium gray
around the rims with the balance an even light silver with
hints of gold. The surfaces are smooth and satiny with no
rim marks or bumps to distract the eye. For identification a
shallow broken scratch is seen down into the field from the
top of Liberty's neck. Close examination will find moderate
hairlines over the surfaces, seen on the vast majority of coins
from this period. The strike is sharp although a couple of the
obverse stars lack their full radial lines. A large number of
survivors are known, and this is one of the most common
Bust dollar die varieties. Easily recognizable by the missing
right lower serif on the T of LIBERTY and the minor die crack
to the second feather on the left wing of the eagle.

Examination of the edge of tEie present coin finds a minor edge letter-
ing error, the Castaing machine that imparted the edge lettering formed a
partial railroad rim, perhaps the coin rode up over something on the table
as it turned between the edge dies or the planchet wasn't quite fed into the
Castaing machine properly. The result is the edge lettering does not quite meet
up on the same horizontal plane, best seen opposite star 12 on the obverse
where the decorations following UNIT are nearly off the edge toward the
reverse while the beginning tfiree stars before HUNDRED are pressed in
close to the edge of the obverse in the same location, partially overlapping
The "guido" is seen above star 5 on the obverse where the edge dies show
a similar misalignment. Perhaps the rim misalignment caused the collar die
to shift slightly, with a small edge void covering several denticles starting
above the B in LIBERTY and continuing along the right obverse starv with
similar striking anomalies seen on other Bust dollars of the period confirming j
that this evidence is a natural part of the coining process and likelv caused
by the imprecise nature of the primitive coining presses.

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1192 1803 B-l, BB-251, Rarity-3. Small 3. MS-62 (NTC), perhaps a technical grade of About Uncirculated-55 would

be more accurate to account for the wear on the high points and general surface quality, which shows evidence of
circulation. The toning is highly suspicious with a mixture of gray and gold covering the coin undoubtedly to mask
hairlines from cleaning in the past. Nevertheless, the coin has a high technical grade with separation on most of
Liberty's curls and the eagle's feathers, and a sharp strike. The surfaces are somewhat dull. Middle die state with
a thin crack touching the left side of the R of LIBERTY, but it has not progressed to the 1. Minor staining is noted
on the reverse around AMER which may be removable. A scarce coin that is seldom found significantly finer than
offered here, and the final obtainable year of issue for the series.

#006900

U.S. GOBRECHT SILVER DOLLARS

Popular 1836 Gobrecht Dollar

Judd-60, Die Alignment II

2x photo

1193 1836 Gobrecht. Judd-60, Pollock-65. Rarity-1. Restrike. Proof-61 (ANACS). Silver. Plain edge. Name On Base.

Die Alignment II, reverse eagle flies "onward and upward" on an angle through a field of 26 stars, pellet before
ONE and pellet following DOLLAR horizontally even when the coin is turned on its vertical axis. Varied electric
blue and vibrant rose grace the reflective surfaces. Nicely struck, and easily 95%+ complete in the details on both
sides. No serious handling marks are present, though we note some faint hairlines beneath the toning, no doubt the
reason for the assigned grade. We have seen many Gobrecht dollars with far less eye appeal and physical quality
bring strong prices, anci we suspect this particular Gobrecht dollar, choice for the grade as it is, will see substantial
bidding activity before it takes its place in its next cabinet. As we all know, when you own an example, your sil\ ei
dollar collection grows greatly in esteem and richly in history.

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Very Rare 1838 Judd 84 Original Gobrecht Dollar

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1194 1838 Gobrecht. J-84, P-93. Rarity-5. Original. Proof-64. Silver, RE. 412.5 grains. Struck using die alignment III

(Liberty's head is opposite the NE in ONE on the reverse). The reverse die is perfect, there being no trace of die
cracks anywhere in the fields (this being the means by which to differentiate originals from restrikes of this die
alignment). The obverse of this important Gobrecht design features a depiction of a seated Liberty holding a cap
and pole in one hand and supporting a shield inscribed LIBERTY with the other. Thirteen stars encircle the upper
obverse. The reverse features an eagle aloft in a plain field with the peripheral legend reading UNITED STATES OF
AMERICA/ ONE DOLLAR. Very Choice Brilliant Proof-64. Meticulous definition and virtually flawless surface
quality characterize this nicely mirrored specimen. Golden olive toning is accented by areas of balanced champagne,
sky blue, and emerald iridescence. Any Judd-84 Gobrecht Dollar is quite rare. An original such as the coin offered
here is of the utmost importance to collectors within this series. In fact, it is quite likely that no more than a half
dozen originals are extant as restrikes overwhelmingly outnumber originals by a factor of more than 10 to 1!

#011350

The Liberty Seated design,
was not original to the United
States. In fact, on September
5, 1835, Director of the Mint
Robert Maskell Patterson sent
a case of British coins and med-
als to Thomas Sully, who was
preparing sketches for a new
dollar coinage. These sketches
were then used by Christian
Gobrecht, newly arrived at the
Mint Engraving Department,
to create final designs, which
by January 8, 1836 were used to strike sample impressions in tin alloy. After
further modifications, as well as completion of the reverse design, the Liberty
Seated motif was used on a U.S. silver dollar in December of 1836.

The use of the Liberty Seated design on coins of Great Britain can lie
traced to the reign of Charles II (1660-1685). Charles II, it is said, was con-
vinced by antiquarians in Britain to re-invent an ancient design, used on both
Greek and Roman coins. The antiquarians used the argument that several

Roman emperors had used a seated
figure to represent Britain, leading the
King to decide that this motif might
be ideal. It is also said that the figure,
known as Britannia on English coins,
was modeled after one of Charles IPs
mistresses, the Duchess of Richmond,
who is said to have posed at the Lon-
don Mint. As Charles II, also known as
the Merry Monarch, was well-known
for his string of mistresses (including
recognizing 14 illegitimate children
by seven different women), this story

is not out of character.

While the coin actually called the "Gobrecht" dollar was to last only a
few years (with very few actually created for circulation), Golyrecht’s Liberty
Seated motif would become the longest lived silver coin design of the 19th
century. For some it would be the only design seen on dimes, quarters, and
half dollars in their lifetimes. (Information from Dave Bowers Silver Dollar s
and Trade Dollars of the United States: A Complete Encyclopedia)

Gobrecht's Liberty Seated Design

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Important 1838 Gobrecht Dollar
Judd-84. Rarity-5
Choice PCGS Proof-63

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1195 1838 Gobrecht. J-84, P-93. Rarity-5. Proof-63 (PCGS). Silver. Reeded edge. Die Alignment IV, reverse eagle flies

on a horizontal plane, pellet before ONE DOLLAR at the 7:00 position lower than pellet following denomination
at the 3:00 position when the coin is turned on its vertical axis. An impressive example of this prized rarity, a coin
with plenty of life and eye appeal. Largely brilliant central devices support a rich array of gold, rose, and electric
blue, especially toward the rims. Devoid of serious marks save for a vertical nick in the field behind the eagle's
wing, though not overbearing in appearance and easily within the parameters of the Proof-63 grade. Overall the
eye appeal is very nice and superior to many examples seen. Of the three dates of Gobrecht's silver dollars — 1836,
1838, and 1839 — 1838 is easily the rarest of the three.

PCGS Population: 15; 8 finer within the designation (Proof-65 finest).

From our sale of the William H. LaBelle Collection, July 2005, Lot 1300.

#011352

U.S. LIBERTY SEATED SILVER DOLLARS

1196 1849 About Uncirculated-50, though some scattered marks are hidden by the design elements and the rich deep

golden toning. All things considered, a worthwhile addition to any Liberty Seated dollar cabinet.

From the Collection of Benjamin Woodruff.

#006936

1197 1850-0 Net About Uncirculated-50; sharpness of Very Choice About Uncirculated-58, lightly cleaned long ago,

some obverse hairlines and a visible reverse scratch, and some rim roughness in places. Brilliant with somewhat
reflective fields and lightly frosted motifs. One of 40,000 silver dollars struck in New Orleans in 1850, the second
year of branch mint coinage in the denomination.

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Classic Proof-Only 1858 Silver Dollar Rarity

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1198 1858 Brilliant Proof, nearly Choice-61, faint, well-hidden obverse scratches. Frosty mint brilliance on the devices

gives way to deepening gold toward the rims. A classic rarity in the series, indeed, within the entire spectrum of
silver dollar coinage. For more than a century the mintage for the date was thought to be just 80 pieces, though
today's conventional wisdom suggests something along the lines of 250-350 or so as the more likely production
figure based on the number of survivors currently known; the Guide Book gives the figure as "300+." Always in
demand in any grade, the present 1858 dollar should prove to be a fine acquisition for its next owner.

From Quality Sales' Gainsborough sale, February 1997, Lot 1380, per consignor.

#007001

Classic 1858 Silver Dollar Rarity

Popular Proof-Only Issue

1199 1858 Proof-60 (NGC). Frosty motifs and mirror fields form a modest yet undeniable cameo contrast. Splashes of

pale champagne grace both sides, especially at the rims. A greatly prized rarity for well over a century, the date for
which it was thought that at one time only 80 Proofs had been produced. Today's conventional wisdom suggest that
perhaps 300 or so pieces were actually struck, thus accounting for the fairly sizable amount of survivors. Visually
finer overall than the Proof-60 grade implies. Always popular in any and all grades.

#007001

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Choice Proof 1859 Silver Dollar

1200 1859 Proof-64 (PCGS). A pleasing cameo is present, though the PCGS holder makes no notice of the contrast. Frosty

motifs and richly mirrored fields are awash in pale champagne. A sharp and attractive example of the date, one of
800 Proofs reported struck; how many were actually distributed is unknown. An exemplar of the assigned grade,
laden with eye appeal and overall physical quality.

#007002

1201 1864 Brilliant Proof-60. Lightly frosted motifs and mirrored fields lightly dusted with pale champagne highlights.

From a mintage for the date of just 470 Proofs. Scattered hairlines account for the grade.

#007007

Near Gem 1866 Silver Dollar

With Motto Style

1202 1866 Motto. MS-63 (PCGS). A frosty deep golden gray specimen that comes to life with rich peach, rose, and pale

blue toning when inspected under a bright light source. From a modest mintage for the date of 48,900 pieces, many
of which saw use in commerce both here and abroad. Elusive in all grades, as are many dates in the series when
found in Uncirculated.

Accompanied by a PCGS label calling this coin MS-64. The consignor thought the coin would easily upgrade to MS-65 and broke out the
coin, resubmitted it, with the end result being a net loss of one grading point. Perhaps the next time around it will resume its former position
or even move up higher. Who knows?

The motto IN GOD WE TRUST was first used on circulating coins on the new two-cent piece of 1864. In 1866 it was extended to the higher
gold denominations as well as silver coins from the quarter dollar upward.

#006959

1203 1872 Extremely Fine-40. Bright silver gray. Variety with date numerals in rock above date.

#006968

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U.S. MORGAN DOLLARS

Frosty Mint State 1878 8 Tailfeathers $1

1204 1878 8 Tailfeathers. MS-66 (NGC). A frosty Gem with broadly
sweeping cartwheel lustre and a hint of faint rose iridescence.
Only two examples of the date have been certified finer by
NGC. Nicely struck.

NGC Census: 16; 2 finer within the designation (both MS-66*-).
#007072

1205 Morgan dollar threesome: ☆ 1878 8 Tailfeathers. Very Choice
Brilliant Uncirculated-64. Lustrous with somewhat reflective
fields and varied golden toning highlights, a pretty coin ☆
1878-CC Very Choice About Uncirculated-58. Lustrous golden
gray with deeper golden toning in the protected areas 1879-
CC Normal Mintmark. Very Fine-20, tiny rim marks noted,
otherwise mark-free. (Total: 3 pieces)

1206 Hoardlet of PCGS-certified Morgan dollars: ☆ 1878 8
Tailfeathers. MS-63 ☆ 1879 MS-64 ☆ 1885 MS-66 ☆ 1890-0
MS-63 ☆ 1890-S MS-63 ☆ 1897 MS-63 ☆ 1899-0 MS-64. The first
four have toning; the last three are brilliant. (Total: 7 pieces)

1207 Group of MS-63 (PCGS) Morgan dollars: ☆ 1878 8 Tailfeathers.
Satiny lustre with a touch of delicate toning ☆ 1879-0. Silver
gray with golden toning at the peripheries ☆ 1887-0. Lustrous

☆ 1890-0. Satiny with a touch of gold at the reverse rim ☆ 1891.
Satiny lustre ☆ 1891-S. Satiny lustre. (Total: 6 pieces)

1208 Trio of Morgan dollars: ☆ 1878 8 Tailfeathers. Choice Bril-
liant Uncirculated-63. Beautiful gold and blue toning ☆ 1878
7 Tailfeathers, 3rd Reverse. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63.

Sunset gold toning over all surfaces ☆ 1890-S Very Choice
Brilliant Uncirculated-64, or thereabouts with a few chatter
marks on Liberty's face and the surrounding field. (Total: 3
pieces)

1209 Trio of Morgan dollars: ☆ 1878 8 Tailfeathers. Choice Bril-
liant Uncirculated-63. The obverse has iridescent ring toning
while the reverse is mostly frosty and untoned. The lustre is
quite good and gives this coin a wonderful appearance >-< 1881
Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64. Light blue and gold
toning about the obverse rim while the reverse is very lustrous

☆ 1904 Brilliant Uncirculated-60. Iridescent blue and gold on
the obverse with the reverse mainly untoned. Some moderate
marks are found under magnification. (Total: 3 pieces)

1210 Group of Mint State Morgan dollars: 1878 8 Tailfeathers
Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly Choice-62. Lustrous with delicate
golden rose at the peripheries ☆ 1878 Doubled Tailfeathers.
Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly Choice-62. Satiny silver gray with
splashes of faint golden toning mainly on the reverse 1878 7
Tailfeathers, 3rd Reverse. Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly Choice-
61. Lustrous and attractive ☆ 1884-CC. Brilliant Uncirculated,
nearly Choice-62. Lustrous with delicate golden toning at the
peripheries ☆ 1889-S Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly Choice-62.
Lustrous golden surfaces ☆ 1890-CC Brilliant Uncirculated,
nearly Choice-62. Lustrous with just the slightest hint of gold
and faint silver speckling on the reverse ☆ 1899 Brilliant Uncir-
culated, nearly Choice-62. Satiny silver gray. (Total: 7 pieces)

1211 Virtually complete date set of Morgan dollars, lacking just
the Proof-only 1895 and the 1904. Grades range Very Good-8
to Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63 or so, mainly in the circu-
lated grades. Highlights include: ☆ 1879-CC EF-40. Repunched
mintmark or "Capped Die" variety ☆ 1889-CC EF-40 sharp-
ness, scratches, surfaces lightly granular, possibly found in the
ground ☆ 1893-S Very Fine-20. A nice set with decent overall
eye appeal and a matched look across the board; however, it
should be seen before bidding. Housed in two custom Dansco
albums. (Total: 96 pieces)

1212 Pair of Morgan dollars grading MS-64 (PCGS): ☆ 1878
Doubled Tailfeathers. Strong. Satiny silver gray with hints of
rose ☆ 1881. Satiny with a whisper of delicate highlights. (Total:
2 pieces)

December 12, 2007 — Coin Galleries*
January 5-6, 2008 — Orlando, FL
January 14, 2008 — New York City

Ancient and World Coins

*Mail and Internet Bids Only
Dates subject to change with additional dates to be announced.

Stack's Auction Schedule

July 17, 2007 — Coin Galleries*

July 18-19, 2007 — New York City
August 5-6, 2007 — Milwaukee, WI
September 18-20, 2007 — New York City
October 11, 2007 — Atlanta, GA

Including the John J. Ford , Jr. Collection,

Part 19: Fractional Currency

October 16-18, 2007 — New York City

Including the John J. Ford, Jr. Collection,

Parts 20-21: Western Americana

November 13-14, 2007 — Baltimore, MD

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1213 Group of Morgan dollars: ☆ 1878 7 Tailfeathers, 2nd Reverse. About Uncirculated-55, but the coin has been previ-

ously whizzed to simulate a higher grade. Light golden toning on the obverse while the reverse is bright ☆ 1878
Doubled Tailfeathers. Extremely Fine-40, but the coin has been lightly cleaned in the past leaving pale gray ton-
ing on the reverse while the obverse has iridescent ring toning ☆ 1879 Brilliant Uncirculated-60, but the coin has
been whizzed to simulate a higher grade. Attractive obverse iridescent toning while the reverse has decent lustre
despite the problem ☆ 1879-0 Brilliant Uncirculated-60. Multicolored toning on the obverse while the reverse is
frosty ☆ 1884 Choice About Uncirculated-55. Light gold and iridescent blue toning on the obverse edge with the
reverse satiny ☆ 1885-S Extremely Fine-40, but the coin shows evidence of a past cleaning. Light rose-gold ton-
ing about the obverse rim ☆ 1886-0 Extremely Fine-40. Bright from a past cleaning but still decent appearance ☆
1890-S About Uncirculated-50. The obverse has deep iridescent toning while the reverse is bright and lustrous ☆
1891 Brilliant Uncirculated-60. Pale russet obverse toning over satiny surfaces. A few scattered contact marks are
found with magnification ☆ 1891-0 Extremely Fine-40. Iridescent ring toning on the obverse with some moder-
ate hairlines underneath due to a past cleaning ☆ 1891-S Brilliant Uncirculated-60, but the coin has been heavily
polished. Deep blue toning on the obverse ☆ 1892 Choice About Uncirculated-55, perhaps a bit better. Attractive
gold and iridescent blue toning on the obverse while the reverse is bright and lustrous ☆ 1892-0 VAM-7, Double
Ear. Very Fine-20. Cleaned long ago and now retoning in iridescent colors on the obverse ☆ 1892-S Very Fine-20.
Gently cleaned long ago but still has a decent appearance. A few moderate contact marks but none too serious. A
scarcer date in the series ☆ 1894-0 Extremely Fine-45 in terms of wear, but the coin has been previously cleaned
and is now starting to retone in medium gold about the edge ☆ 1896-0 Extremely Fine-40, but suffers from a past
cleaning. Light russet about the obverse rim and a few scattered rim nicks ☆ 1896-S Very Good-8, but the coin
shows evidence of a past cleaning ☆ 1897-0 About Uncirculated-50. Frosty surfaces that have some hairlines due
to a past cleaning. (Total: 18 pieces)

Gem Proof 1878 7 Tailfeathers Morgan $1

Reverse of '78

Estimated Mintage: 250 Pieces

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1214 1878 7 Tailfeathers. 2nd Reverse. Proof-66 (NGC). A deep lilac-gray Gem Proof of the variety with the reverse of

1878, identified by the parallel arrow feather. Wisps of electric blue and faint gold and rose gather in the protected
areas. One of an estimated 250 or so Proofs struck of this elusive variety from the first year of Morgan dollar coin-
age. Regarding the Proof production figure of this issue, the Bowers reference on Morgan dollars (Whitman, 2004)
notes: "250 is a popular estimate, although there is no official figure. Van Allen and Mallis suggest that 200 Proofs
were struck, all of the VAM-131 variety." A lovely Gem that is among the finest Proofs of the date certified by NGG,
a piece with rich original toning that makes a quiet statement all its own.

NGC Census: 6; 1 finer within the designation (Proof-67).

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Gem Mint State 1878 7 Tailfeathers $1

Reverse of 78

1215 1878 7 Tailfeathers, 2nd Reverse. MS-66 (NGC). Among the

finest examples of the date certified by NGC. Highly lustrous
and fully brilliant with broadly sweeping cartwheels on both
sides. Additionally, the strike is bold, particularly above
Liberty's ear. A nice Gem.

NGC Census: 22; 1 finer within the designation (MS-66-*).

#007074

1218 Group of Morgan dollars: 1878 7 Tailfeathers, 2nd Reverse
(2). Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63; Brilliant Uncirculated,
nearly Choice-62. Both display satiny lustre A 1878-S Choice
Brilliant Uncirculated-63 PL. Reflective fields with slightly
frosted motifs and a whisper of gold ☆ 1891-S Brilliant Uncir-
culated, nearly Choice-62. Satiny lustre ☆ 1902 Choice Brilliant
Uncirculated-63. Lustrous with just the slightest hint of rose ?
1903 Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64 (2). Both are satiny
with golden toning mostly at the peripheries A 1904 Brilliant
Uncirculated, nearly Choice-61 . Satiny with delicate silver gray
surfaces, reverse spots noted. (Total: 8 pieces)

1219 Quartette of PCGS-certified Morgan dollars: A 1878 7
Tailfeathers, 3rd Reverse. MS-63. Satiny lustre with just a
whisper of rose-gray ☆ 1878-CC MS-63. Lustrous with golden
toning at the rims ☆ 1880-0 MS-63. Lustrous golden surfaces
A 1882-CC MS-64. Lustrous with lightly frosted motifs. (Total:
4 pieces)

1220 Pair of Morgan dollars grading MS-63 (PCGS): A 1878 7
Tailfeathers, 3rd Reverse. Satiny silver gray surfaces A 1879-S
2nd Reverse. Lustrous golden gray surfaces. (Total: 2 pieces)

Gem DMPL 1878 7 Tailfeathers $1
Reverse of 1878

Tied for Finest DMPL Graded by PCGS

1216 1878 7 Tailfeathers, 2nd Reverse. MS-65 DMPL (PCGS).

A highly reflective Gem, largely brilliant with sweeping
cartwheel lustre, and with just a nuance of faint rose on the
reverse. Lightly frosted obverse motifs, as typical for the date,
with heavily frosted reverse motifs, again, typical for the
date. A pleasing coin at the Gem level, one that will satisfy
any advanced collector of Morgan dollars.

PCGS Population: 11; none finer within the designation.

#097075

1217 Four PCGS-certified Morgan dollars: ☆ 1878 7 Tailfeathers,
2nd Reverse. MS-63 PL. Reflective with lightly frosted motifs
☆ 1881-0 MS-63 DMPL. Reflective surfaces with delicate silver
gray frost over both surfaces is 1883-CC MS-64 PL. Reflective
with just a whisper of rose toning at the rims A 1901-0 MS-64
PL. Reflective with delicate golden rose highlights. (Total: 4
pieces)

1221 Pair of Morgan dollars grading MS-64 (PCGS): ☆ 1878-CC.
Lustrous rich golden toning with splashes of blue at the pe-
ripheries A 1881-CC. Brilliant and lustrous with lightly frosted
motifs. (Total: 2 pieces)

1222 Carson City Mint Morgan dollar pair, both certified by
ANACS: ☆ 1878-CC MS-64. Frosty. Appealing golden gray
iridescence A 1882-CC MS-64 UDM. The central areas are
brilliant. Wisps of violet and gold ornament the rims. (Total: 2
pieces)

1223 1878-CC Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64. A lovely ex-
ample that has delicate gold obverse toning while the reverse-
has dappled lilac-gray surrounding the lettering and devices.
Clean surfaces and a premium example of this popular first
year of issue from the Carson City Mint.

#007080

1224 Four branch mint Morgan dollars grading MS-63: A 1878-CC
PL (ICG). Reflective surfaces with golden toning at the rims A
1884-CC (NGC). Satiny lustre with golden and blue toning at
the peripheries ☆ 1891-CC (ANACS). Mottled golden rose with
a splash of blue-green on the obverse, reverse with mottled
rose, gold, and gray with splash of mottled bluish green A
1898-S (ICG). Lustrous golden surfaces. (Total: 4 pieces)

1225 Five Morgan dollars grading Very Choice About Uncircu-
lated-58: ☆ 1878-CC A 1883-S ☆ 1888-S ☆ 1892 A 1896-0.
Each is lustrous and attractive with delicate toning. (Total: 5
pieces)

1226 Quartette of rare date Morgan dollars, consisting of the follow-
ing dates: ☆ 1878-CC Extremely Fine-40 A 1879-CC Capped
Die. Fine-15 ☆ 1903-S Very Fine-20 - 1904-S Extremely Fine-40
Each coin shows evidence of having been cleaned sometime
in the past but are still respectable examples. They should be
considered for any medium grade set as these dates are difficult
to acquire in any grade. (Total: 4 pieces)

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1227 Half dozen Morgan dollars grading MS-64 (PCGS): ☆ 1878-
S. Satiny lustre ☆ 1879. Lustrous with lightly frosted motifs

☆ 1880. Lustrous ☆ 1902. Lustrous with just a whisper of
rose-gray ☆ 1921 -D. Lustrous with minute speckling noted ☆
1921-S. Lustrous golden gray surfaces. (Total: 6 pieces)

1228 Starter collection of Morgan dollars. All are certified by
ANACS, except as noted: ☆ 1878-S MS-64 ☆ 1879-S 3rd Re-
verse. MS-65 ☆ 1880 MS-63 ☆ 1881-S MS-65 ☆ 1882-0 MS-63
(PCI). 95% white, semi prooflike ☆ 1883 MS-64 ☆ 1884 MS-63

☆ 1896 MS-64 ☆ 1898-0 MS-64 ☆ 1900 MS-64 ☆ 1901-0 MS-64

☆ 1902-0 MS-64 ☆ 1904-0 MS-64 ☆ 1921 Morgan. MS-64 ☆
1921-D MS-64 (ICG). (Total: 15 pieces)

1229 Selection of certified Morgan dollars: ☆ 1878-S MS-63 (NGC)

☆ 1880 MS-63 (NGC) ☆ 1880-S MS-63 (NGC) ☆ 1882 MS-63
(NGC) ☆ 1882-S MS-63 (NGC) ☆ 1883-0 MS-63 (NGC) ☆ 1884
MS-63 (NGC) ☆ 1884-0 MS-63 (NGC) ☆ 1887 MS-62 (NGC)

☆ 1888 MS-63 (NGC) ☆ 1889 MS-63 (NGC) ☆ 1890 MS-63
(NGC) ☆ 1896 MS-63 (NGC) ☆ 1898 MS-63 (PCGS) ☆ 1898-0
MS-63 (PCGS) ☆ 1900 MS-63 (NGC) ☆ 1902-0 MS-63 (NGC) ☆
1904-0 MS-63 (NGC) ☆ 1921-D MS-63 (NGC). All are lustrous
and attractive with a few displaying traces of delicate toning.
A well matched group. (Total: 19 pieces)

1230 Selection certified MS-63 silver dollars: ☆ 1878-S (ICG). Re-
flective surface with slightly frosted motifs ☆ 1880-S (PCGS)

(2) . Both are lustrous and attractive ☆ 1881-S (NGC). Lustrous
with golden toning at the rims ☆ 1883-0 (3). (PCGS). Lustrous;
(NGC) (2). One displays fiery sunset orange with splashes of
blue on both surfaces, one is satiny with golden toning at the
peripheries ☆ 1884 (NGC). Lustrous with golden toning at the
obverse rim, reverse displays frosty gray, golden, and blue ton-
ing ☆ 1885-0 (PCGS). Satiny golden lustre ☆ 1897 PQ (PCI).
Deep rich lilac-gray surfaces with splashes of rich rose and
bluish green on both surfaces ☆ 1900-0 (PCGS) (2). Both are
lustrous and attractive ☆ 1922 (PCGS). Lustrous golden gray
surfaces with minute spotting noted on the obverses ☆ 1923

(3) . (PCGS) (2); (NGC). Each displays satiny lustrous surfaces

☆ 1923-S (PCGS). Lustrous and attractive. (Total: 17 pieces)

1231 Group of certified Morgan dollars: ☆ 1878-S MS-61 PL. Reflec-
tive surfaces with just a whisper of delicate gold toning at the
rims ☆ 1879-S 3rd Reverse. (3). MS-62 PL (2). Both are reflective
with one displaying a splash of rose on the obverse; MS-61 PL.
Reflective surfaces ☆ 1880-S (4). MS-62 PL (3). Each is reflective
with one displaying golden surfaces with splashes of mottled
blue at the obverse rim; MS-61 PL. Reflective ☆ 1881-S MS-62
PL. Reflective with just a whisper of gold ☆ 1885 MS-62 PL.
Reflective with gold at the rims ☆ 1904-0 MS-62 PL. Reflective
surfaces. (Total: 11 pieces)

1232 Quartette of branch mint Morgan dollars: ☆1878-S Brilliant
Uncirculated-60. A pleasing example with a prooflike obverse
and a touch of attractive russet toning at the lower rim ☆ 1885-
O Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly Choice-61. A lustrous coin with
somewhat uneven obverse color ☆ 1899-0 MS-63 (NGC). An
attractive bright white coin ☆ 1921-S Brilliant Uncirculated,
nearly Choice-62. An interesting example with somewhat
speckled golden toning. The reverse die shows unusual heavy
die polishing. (Total: 4 pieces)

1233 Starter set of Morgan dollars containing the following dates
and mints, grades Extremely Fine-40 to Choice Brilliant Un-
circulated-63, a few finer, average tends to be low Mint State
range: ☆ 1878-S ☆ 1879 ☆ 1879-0 ☆ 1879-S 3rd Reverse ☆
1880 ☆ 1880-0 ☆ 1880-S ☆ 1881 ☆ 1881-0 ☆ 1881-S ☆ 1882 ☆
1882-0 ☆ 1882-S ☆ 1883 ☆ 1883-0 ☆ 1884 ☆ 1884-0 ☆ 1885 ☆
1885-0 ☆ 1886 ☆ 1887 ☆ 1887-0 ☆ 1887-S ☆ 1888 ☆ 1888-0 ☆
1889 ☆ 1889-0 ☆ 1890 ☆ 1890-0 ☆ 1890-S ☆ 1891 ☆ 1891-S ☆
1892-0 ☆ 1896 ☆ 1897 ☆ 1897-0 ☆ 1897-S ☆ 1898 ☆ 1898-0 ☆
1899-0 ☆ 1900 ☆ 1900-0 ☆ 1901-0 ☆ 1902 ☆ 1902-0 ☆ 1903
☆ 1904 ☆ 1904-0 ☆ 1904-S ☆ 1921 ☆ 1921-D ☆ 1921-S. Should
be seen before bidding judgment is passed. Housed in three
Whitman albums. (Total: 52 pieces)

1234 Mixed roll of Morgan dollars which consists of the following
dates: ☆ 1878-S ☆ 1879 ☆ 1879-S ☆ 1880-0 ☆ 1881-0 ☆ 1881- j
S ☆ 1882 ☆ 1882-S ☆ 1889-0 ☆ 1898-0 ☆ 1901-0 ☆ 1902-0
☆ 1904-0 ☆ 1921 Morgan (3) ☆ 1921-D (2) ☆ 1921-S (2). The

grades range from Very Good-8 to Brilliant Uncirculated-60
or better. Some show evidence of a prior cleaning while some
of the Mint State coins have nice original lustre. A potpourri
of Morgan Dollars that must be seen to fully evaluate. (Total:
20 pieces)

Beautiful Gem 1879 Morgan Dollar

1235 1879 MS-66 (PCGS). A sharply struck and delightfully appeal-

ing Gem with broadly sweeping cartwheel lustre. Some faint
gold glows warmly in Miss Liberty's tresses. Just one example
of the date has been certified finer by PCGS. Absolutely worthy
of the assigned grade.

#007084

1236 1879 MS-65 (PCGS). A frosty Gem with a whisper of faint

champagne iridescence and strong cartwheel lustre.

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Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63 1879-CC $1

1237 1879-CC GSA. Clear Mintmark. Choice Brilliant Uncircu-
lated-63. A frosty coin that is nicely prooflike on both sides
which give this example a wonderful appearance. A good
strike further defines this scarce and very popular coin,
housed in a GSA plastic holder.

#007086

1238 1879-CC MS-61 (PCGS). Normal mintmark. The central areas

are brilliant changing to pale gold at the borders. Both surfaces
show considerable prooflike character, although there is no
"PL" designation on the PCGS label. The strike is sharp overall,
but shows a touch of softness above Liberty's ear and on the
eagle's breast.

#007086

Splendid Gem 1879-S Morgan $1

None Certified Finer by PCGS

1240 1879-S 3rd Reverse. MS-68 (PCGS). A satiny smooth Gem, es-
sentially flawless to the unaided eye, and deserving of the lofty
assigned grade. Sharply struck. The intense cartwheel lustre
fairly leaps from the gorgeous surfaces. An exceptional coin
that deserves to be at the top of the PCGS Population Report.

PCGS Population: 70; none finer within any designation.

#007092

1241 1879-S 3rd Reverse. MS-67 (PCGS). A satiny Gem. The cart-
wheel lustre is unyielding, and the faint champagne highlights
add immeasurably to the overall visual charm.

#007092

1242 Half dozen certified Morgan dollars: ☆ 1879-S 3rd Reverse.
MS-65 (ANACS). Lustrous with mottled golden orange and
blue at the obverse periphery, reverse with lilac toning at
the periphery ☆ 1880-S MS-64 (ANACS). Lustrous with yel-
low, golden, and blue at the peripheries ☆ 1881-CC MS-64
(ANACS). Satiny with splashes of mottled gold brown and blue
at the peripheries ☆ 1881-S MS-65 PL (ANACS). Reflective with
rich mottled gold, golden orange, and blue at the peripheries
☆ 1898-0 MS-65 (ANACS). Satiny with golden, yellow, and
blue-green toning at the peripheries ☆ 1904-0 MS-65 (PCI).
PVC residue on both surfaces. (Total: 6 pieces)

1239 1879-CC/CC. Brilliant Uncirculated-60, lightly cleaned. So-

called "Capped Die" variety. Delicate pewter gray iridescence
complements both surfaces. A whisper of pale gold enhances
the reverse border. The scarcity of the 1879-CC attests to the
likelihood that all but a tiny proportion of the original mint-
age was reclaimed into bullion, presumably during the great
meltings that occurred during the second decade of the 20th
century. Surviving examples are eagerly sought in all grades,
and Uncirculated specimens are especially desirable.

The "Capped Die" moniker is not used in the Guide Book in connection
with the 1879-CC/CC, but is described as such on the labels of some of the
various grading services.

#007088

1243 Group of certified Morgan dollars: 1879-S 3rd Reverse. MS-64
(NGC). Lustrous ☆ 1881-S MS-64 (NGC). Lustrous with faint
rose at the obverse periphery ☆ 1885 MS-64 (NGC). Satiny
lustre with golden toning at the peripheries ☆ 1885-0 MS-64
(NGC). Rose-gray obverse with a crescent of frosty iridescent
gold, blue, and rose on the obverse; reverse with deep rich
rainbow iridescence ☆ 1886 MS-64 (PCGS). Satinv silver grav
☆ 1888-0 MS-64 (NGC). Satiny with a splash of golden toning
at the obverse periphery ☆ 1899-0 MS-64 (NGC). Lustrous v
1901-0 MS-64 (NGC). Frosty with golden rose toning at the
peripheries ☆ 1921 MS-64 (NGC). Mottled rose, gold, gray, and
lilac over both surfaces. (Total: 9 pieces)

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1244 Selection of certified silver dollars grading MS-64: ☆ 1879-S
3rd Reverse. (ICG). Lustrous and attractive ☆ 1880-S (NGC).
Frosty silver gray with bright sunset orange and rose high-
lights ☆ 1881-S (NGC). Lustrous golden brown surfaces with
splashes of bluish green at the devices ☆ 1883-0 (NGC). Satiny
golden obverse with sky blue at the periphery, reverse is satiny
with gold and blue toning at the rim ☆ 1884-0 (PCI). Lustrous
☆ 1885 (NGC). Lustrous with yellow gold at the rims ☆ 1889
(ICG). Satiny with reverse spot noted ☆ 1898-0 (PCGS). Satiny
lustre ☆ 1899-0 (PCGS). Mottled silver gray and golden toning
over both surfaces ☆ 1900-0 (ICG). Satiny lustre ☆ 1923 (PCI).
Satiny with delicate mottled golden orange over both surfaces,
reverse spot noted. (Total: 11 pieces)

1245 Selection of Morgan and Peace dollars: ☆ 1879-S 3rd Re-
verse. Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64 ☆ 1881-0 Choice
Brilliant Uncirculated-63 ☆ 1881-S Very Choice Brilliant
Uncirculated-64 ☆ 1882 Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63 ☆
1882-0 Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly Choice-62 (2) ☆ 1882-S
Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63 ☆ 1883-0 Choice Brilliant
Uncirculated-63 (2) ☆ 1884-0 (2). Very Choice Brilliant Un-
circulated-64. Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly Choice-62 PL ☆
1885 Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63 ☆ 1885-0 Choice Bril-
liant Uncirculated-63 ☆ 1887 Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63
☆ 1887-S Brilliant Uncirculated-60. Lightly cleaned ☆ 1888
Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly Choice-62 ☆ 1888-0 Choice
Brilliant Uncirculated-63 ☆ 1889 Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly
Choice-62 ☆ 1898-0 Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64
(2) ☆ 1899-0 Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64 ☆ 1900-
O Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64 ☆ 1902-0 (2). Very
Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64; Choice Brilliant Uncircu-
lated-63 ☆ 1903 (2). Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64;
Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63. Lightly cleaned ☆ 1904-0
Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64 ☆ 1921 Morgan (2).
Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64; Choice Brilliant Un-
circulated-63 ☆ 1924 Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64.
A lustrous and attractive group with some displaying lovely
shades of toning. (Total: 30 pieces)

1246 Trio of Morgan dollars grading average Very Choice Brilliant
Uncirculated-64: ☆ 1879-S 3rd Reverse 'ft 1881-S & 1882-S (3).
A dynamic trio that exhibit full blazing mint lustre and full
strikes. Devoid of most major marks, this trio is well worth a
premium bid. (Total: 3 pieces)

1247 Group of Mint State Morgan dollars grading MS-63 (PCGS):

☆ 1879-S 3rd Reverse ☆ 1880-S ☆ 1882-0 ☆ 1882-S ☆ 1883-0

☆ 1884-0 ☆ 1887 ☆ 1888-0 ☆ 1890 ☆ 1896 ☆ 1900-0. All are
lustrous with a few displaying lovely and attractive varied
toning. (Total: 11 pieces)

1248 Selection of certified silver dollars: ☆ 1880 MS-62 (NGC).
Satiny with rose, sea green, gray, and deep rich silver gray on
the obverse, reverse with orange, blue, lilac, rose, gold, and J
silver gray ☆ 1880-S MS-62 (PCGS). Lustrous and attractive j'

☆ 1881 MS-62 (PCGS). Lustrous with a splash of delicate [
golden toning on the obverse ☆ 1881-S MS-62 (PCGS). (2). I;
Both display satiny lustre ☆ 1882-S MS-62 (PCGS). (2). Both
are lustrous with one displaying a mixture of rose, gray, and
gold ☆ 1883-0 MS-62 (PCGS). (4). All are lustrous with two
displaying splashes of golden toning ☆ 1 884-0 MS-62 (PCGS).
Lustrous ☆ 1885-0 MS-62 (PCGS). (4). Each with satiny lustre

☆ 1886 MS-62 (PCGS). (3). All with satiny lustre ☆ 1898-0
MS-62 (PCGS). (2). Lustrous ☆ 1899-0 MS-62 (PCGS). (2).
Both with satiny lustre, one with a splash of delicate yellow
gold toning on the obverse ☆ 1901-0 (2). MS-62 (PCGS). Satiny
lustre; MS-60 (PCGS). Semi-prooflike surfaces with traces of
delicate toning ☆ 1902-0 MS-61 (PCGS). Satiny with just a
whisper of golden toning ☆ 1922 MS-62 (NGC). Satiny with
delicate iridescent highlights ☆ 1926 MS-61 (PCGS). Satiny
silver gray. (Total: 28 pieces)

1249 Starter set of Mint State Morgan dollars, which consist of the
following: ☆ 1880 Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly Choice-62 ☆
1880-S Brilliant Uncirculated-60 ☆ 1882-0 Brilliant Uncir-
culated, nearly Choice-62 ☆ 1883 Choice Brilliant Uncircu-
lated-63 ☆ 1883-0 Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly Choice-62

☆ 1884-0 Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly Choice-62 ☆ 1886
Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly Choice-62 ☆ 1888 Brilliant
Uncirculated-60. Each shows nice original toning with some
having some moderate contact marks present. A useful group.
(Total: 8 pieces)

1250 1880-CC 80/79, 2nd Reverse. VAM-4. Very Choice Brilliant
Uncirculated-64, with the obverse a full Gem. The reverse
has a few slide marks on the eagle's breast, otherwise this
coin is quite nice. A satiny coin that is housed in a GSA plastic

holder.

#007108

1251 1880-CC 2nd Reverse, 80/79. MS-63 (PCGS). Frosty lustre.
Both surfaces are predominantly brilliant with a dash of gold
at the reverse rim. The numerals 80 in the date are clearly over
remnants of 79, although there is no indication of such on the
PCGS label. This variety ranks as the most desirable of the
five 1880-CC dollar varieties listed in the Guide Book. Worth a
generous bid from the alert specialist.

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1252 1880-CC 3rd Reverse. Gem Brilliant Uncirculated-65. Spec-

tacular rainbow toning on the obverse which culminates with
medium gold in the center and a bit of gold on the lower re-
verse. The strike is bold and the surfaces are well preserved,
giving this coin outstanding eye appeal.

#007100

1253 Quartette of Morgan dollars grading MS-63 (PCGS): ☆ 1880-
CC 3rd Reverse. Frosty lustre ☆ 1885-S. Satiny with delicate
silver gray surfaces ☆ 1887 DMPL. Mirrored fields with lightly
frosted motifs ☆ 1887-0. Satiny with hints of delicate gold.
(Total: 4 pieces)

1254 Two Morgan dollars grading MS-63 (PCGS): ☆ 1880-CC 3rd
Reverse. Semi-reflective surfaces with lightly frosted motifs ☆
1880-0. Lustrous golden, rose, and gray. (Total: 2 pieces)

1255 Pair of Carson City Morgan dollars grading Choice Brilliant
Uncirculated-63: ☆ 1880-CC 3rd Reverse. Satiny silver gray
with hints of rose at the peripheries ☆ 1885-CC. Satiny golden
rose surfaces with a splash of lilac at the obverse periphery.
(Total: 2 pieces)

1256 1880/7-CC 3rd Reverse. Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly Choice-

62. A frosty coin that has nice lustre and decent fields for the
grade. The reverse is Choice or better but the obverse has some
light facial abrasion that keeps it from a higher designation.
Housed in a GSA plastic holder.

#007100

Brilliant MS-64 1880-0 8/7 $1

Deep-Mirror Prooflike

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1257 1880-0 8/7. MS-64 DMPL (PCGS). Sharply struck. Essentially brilliant with just a faint hint of golden iridescence.

The devices are frosty and the fields are glittering mirrors. Remnants of the underlying 7 are clearly visible within
the upper loop of the second 8. Although the 1880-0 8/7 is not priced particularly high as a Red Book variety, the
desirability of the presently offered piece stems from its DMPL status, as these are of great rarity. Worth a generous

bid from the advanced specialist.

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1263 1880/9-S MS-66 DMPL (PCGS). A bright and sparkling Gem.

The devices are heavily frosted and the fields are richly mir-
rored. Die roughness inside the 0 in the date gives rise to the
overdate status. Among the 10 finest examples of the date
certified by PCGS. An attractive DMPL for your bidding
consideration.

PCGS Population: 9; 1 finer within the designation (MS-67 DMPL).

#097123

1260

1261

1880-0 Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64. A satiny
prooflike specimen with frosty motifs and lustrous, reflective
fields. Pleasing with just a hint of faint champagne at the
peripheries. An elusive date in choice Uncirculated or finer,
despite a mintage of more than 5.3 million pieces. Evidently
much of the mintage saw service in and around New Orleans,
and other undistributed quantities may have been melted early
in the 20th century. Regardless of the reason, the 1880-0 takes
on semi-key status at MS-64 and finer.

Housed in a custom lucite holder with a framed ANACS certificate.

#007114

NGC-certified Morgan dollar pair: ☆ 1880-0 MS-63. Brilliant
and lustrous. A touch of softness is noted at Liberty's ear ☆ 1899
MS-63. Intermingled coppery gold and lilac-gray iridescence
on frosty surfaces. (Total: 2 pieces)

1264 1880-S MS-67 (PCGS). A satiny gem with expansive lustre

and all the earmarks of the grade— a sharply struck piece,
problem-free, and absolutely lovely. Pale gold and sky blue
graces both sides.

#007118

1258 1880-0 MS-64 (PCGS). Frosty and lustrous with faint cham-

pagne on both sides. Not a rare date on paper, as just over 5.3
million examples were struck. However, much of that mintage
no doubt found its way into the channels of commerce in the
Deep South, or perhaps were melted later under previsions of
the 1918 Pittman Act. Either way, this issue exists today in far
fewer numbers at the Choice Uncirculated or finer level than
one would normal suspect.

#007114

1262 1880/9-S MS-67 (PCGS). Essentially brilliant with just a hint

of gold. The devices are frosty and the fields are satiny. Virtu-
ally all design features are sharp save for a few strands above
Liberty's ear.

#007122

1880-0 MS-64 (PCGS). A frosty specimen, not far off the Gem
mark, with intense lustre and satiny, silky smooth surfaces.
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1265 1880-S MS-67 (NGC). A highly lustrous gem, deeply and richly

toned in iridescent rainbow hues. A lovely coin with cameo
contrast present, though it goes unnoticed by NGC, probably
owing to the rich toning.

Morgan dollars are unbridled in their popularity. This coin will forever an-
swer the demand for a remarkable quality example of this date and mint.

#007118

1266 Group of ICG-certified Morgan dollars: ☆ 1880-S MS-65 ☆
1898-0 (4). MS-66; MS-65 (3) ☆ 1903-0 MS-65 ☆ 1904-0 MS-65.
All are lustrous and attractive with a few displaying traces of
golden toning. (Total: 7 pieces)

1267 Four Mint State Morgan dollars grading Gem Brilliant Uncir-
culated-65: ☆ 1880-S. Satiny lustre with lightly frosted motifs
☆ 1886. Lustrous ☆ 1887. Lustrous with faint speckling noted
on Miss Liberty's cheek ☆ 1902. Lustrous with spots noted on
both surfaces. (Total: 4 pieces)

1268 Roll of 1880-S Morgan dollars grade average Very Choice
Brilliant Uncirculated-64 or finer. All are lustrous and most
are brilliant, some with lightly frosted motifs others with a
touch of delicate toning at the peripheries. (Total: 20 pieces)

1269 Roll of 1880-S Morgan dollars, grades from Choice Brilliant
Uncirculated-63 to Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64,

with the majority grading Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-
64. Several have bag toning and thus a premium roll for the
investor to put away. (Total: 20 coins)

1270 Roll of 1880-S Morgan dollars with grades from Choice
Brilliant Uncirculated-63 to Gem Brilliant Uncirculated-65.

A lustrous, fresh roll of well struck coins with an even mix of
Choice and Gem grades. An unpicked roll that should please
the investor or dealer. (Total: 20 coins)

1271 Roll of 1880-S Morgan dollars, grades average Brilliant Un-
circulated, nearly Choice-62 to Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-

63. All are lustrous and attractive. One displays a crescent of
iridescent green, yellow, rose, lilac, and golden toning on the
obverse. (Total: 20 pieces)

1272 Roll of 1880-S Morgan dollars, grades average Brilliant Un-
circulated, nearly Choice-61 to Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly
Choice-62. Each is lustrous and attractive. (Total: 20 pieces)

Gem Proof 1881 Morgan Dollar

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1273 1881 Proof-67 (PCGS). A richly toned Gem with impressive
gold at the obverse center that spreads outward through pale
lilac and electric blue; the reverse is a study in warm lilac and
gunmetal-blue. Among the finest Proofs of the date certified
by PCGS. Ideally suited for those who appreciate richly toned
Morgan dollars.

PCGS Population: 5; 2 finer within the designation (both Proof-68)
#007316

1274 1881 MS-65 (PCGS). Frosty, lustrous, and full v brilliant

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1275 Sextette of NGC-certified Morgan dollars: ☆ 1881 MS-64 ☆
1884-CC MS-64 ☆ 1889 MS-64 PL ☆ 1890 MS-64 ☆ 1902 MS-
64 ☆ 1921-S MS-64. All are fully lustrous. Two are brilliant,
while the other four having varying degrees of toning. (Total:
6 pieces)

1276 1881-CC GSA Hoard. MS-65 DPL (NGC). Frosty motifs and
mirror fields display a hint of faint champagne. A lovely gem
with impressive contrast.

In original Government holder and box with serial-numbered insert. The
offering of coins in GSA holders as here is a bit unusual. At one time these
were plentiful in the marketplace, but with the advent of certification by
PCGS (1986) and NGC (1987), many if not most in numismatic hands were
broken out and put into holders of those certification services. In more recent
times the ever more innovative NGC captured the best of both worlds — al-
lowing the holder to be preserved but also a third party grading number
being applied. Otherwise the GSA holders were not graded. Demand has
grown tremendously for coins in these original GSA holders, as collectors
feel assured that the coins are as pristine and original as they were when
they left the Mint.

#097127

1277 1881-CC MS-65 (PCGS). Broadly sweeping cartwheels il-
luminate the satiny, brilliant surfaces of this gem Carson City
Morgan dollar. Remnants of another numeral within the upper
loop of the second 8 in the date.

#007126

1281 Three branch mint Morgan dollars grading Very Choice Bril- j
liant Uncirculated-64 ☆ 1881-CC. Satiny golden gray surfaces
with light frosted motifs ☆ 1883-CC. Satiny lustre with rose
and lilac toning on the obverse ☆ 1903-0. Lustrous. (Total: 3
pieces)

1282 1881-CC Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63 with prooflike
surfaces. Attractive lustre over fields that are well kept with
just a few marks that are magnified by the reflective fields. A
lovely example of this popular date that is housed in a GSA
plastic holder.

#007126

1283 1881-CC Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63. Satiny surfaces
that have some light facial abrasion. The strike is quite good
for this mainly untoned coin. An excellent example of this date
from this popular mint.

#007126

1284 1881-CC Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63. Wonderful lustrous
surfaces that are devoid of any major marks. Frosty with
an excellent strike. Another coin from this popular western
mint.

#007126

1285 1881-CC GSA. Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly Choice-62.

Frosty fields, with just a few facial marks away from a Choice
specimen. Well struck with good lustre. Housed in a GSA
plastic holder.

#007126

1278 1881-CC GSA Hoard. MS-65 (NGC). A frosty and lustrous gem
with grand overall eye appeal and heavy cartwheel lustre on
both sides. The reverse is richly toned in deep blue and lilac.

In original Government holder and box with serial-numbered insert.

#007126

1279 1881-CC GSA. Gem Brilliant Uncirculated-65, or nearly so.
Light gold toning on the reverse with the obverse satiny. A
decent strike adds to this coin's attractive appeal.

#007126

1280 1881-CC Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64. Rose-gold and
iridescent blue at the obverse rim while the center is frosty. The
reverse is quite lustrous with traces of gold toning. A lovely
coin that has just some very minor contact marks that keep
this example from being a full Gem.

#007126

1287 1881-S MS-67 (PCGS). Sharply struck. Pleasing satiny lustre

complements both the obverse and reverse. 1 he central areas
are brilliant with wisps and blushes of gold, blue, and violet
at the borders. Although the 1881-S is not particularly scarce
in MS-65 and lower grades, only a tiny proportion of Uncir-
culated survivors could match the quality offered here.

#007130

Impressive Gem 1881-S Morgan $1
Vivid Rainbow Toning
Tied for Finest Graded by NGC

1286 1881-S MS-68#t (NGC). Incredibly lively cartwheel lustre
supports a vivid array of brilliant rainbow iridescence on
the obverse, with a crescent of faint rainbow iridescence at
the viewer's left on the reverse. Visually enticing. Exemplary
quality even for a date that is normally found quite nice.

NGC Census: 11; none finer within any designation.

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1288 1881-S MS-66 DMPL (PCGS). Sharply struck and brilliant. The
frosty cameo devices contrast beautifully with the mirror fields.
DMPL examples are not easy to find this beautifully preserved,
especially in light of the fact that a vast cadre of specialists is
competing for available examples. We expect many generous
bids.

#097131

1289 1881-S MS-66 (PCGS). A handsome example having frosty
devices and satiny fields. Warmly and attractively toned in
blue, violet, pink, and gold. An aesthetic treat.

#007130

1290 1881-S MS-66 (PCGS). A satiny and lustrous gem with pale
golden highlights, prooflike in appearance.

#007130

1291 Quintette of Morgan dollars grading MS-65 (PCGS): ☆ 1881-
S. Somewhat reflective with lovely golden highlights ☆ 1883.
Satiny golden gray with rich golden toning at the rims ☆ 1885.
Satiny lustre with a touch of gold at the peripheries ☆ 1886.
Satiny with delicate silver gray ☆ 1888. Satiny lustre. (Total: 5
pieces)

1292 Pair of Gem 1880s Morgans: ☆ 1881-S Gem Brilliant Uncir-
culated-65. Satiny surfaces with a trace of golden toning. A
strong strike ☆ 1886 Gem Brilliant Uncirculated-65. A very
clean coin with medium gold toning on the obverse; the reverse
is bright and lustrous. The strike is adequate on this attractive
coin. (Total: 2 pieces)

1293 Roll of 1881-S Morgan dollars, grades average Choice Bril-
liant Uncirculated-63 or finer. All are lustrous and attractive
with a few displaying traces of delicate toning. (Total: 20
pieces)

1297 1882-CC MS-66 (PCGS). The obverse exhibits mottled toning in

varied blue, gold, and violet. The reverse displays considerable
prooflike character and has delicate champagne iridescence.
#007134

1298 1882-CC GSA Hoard. MS-66 (NGC). An impressively lustrous
gem with satiny surfaces, a bold strike, and strong overall eye
appeal. Deep golden orange toning highlights endorse the ob-
verse, while the reverse displays rose, electric blue, and gold.

In original Government holder and box with serial-numbered insert.

#007134

1299 Trio of branch mint silver dollars grading MS-65 (PCGS):

☆ 1882-CC. Frosty lustre with a splash of bluish gray at the
reverse periphery ☆ 1884-CC. Lustrous with a couple of spots
noted ☆ 1897-S. Satiny lustre with just a whisper of delicate
toning. (Total: 3 pieces)

1300 1882-CC MS-65 (NGC). Decidedly prooflike despite the lack of
mention by NGC. Satiny, reflective fields and frosty motifs stand
visually apart on this pleasing gem dollar from the Carson City
Mint. Nicely struck with a hint of deepening gold at the rims.

#007134

1301 1882-CC GSA Hoard. MS-65 (NGC). A frosty and lustrous
gem with a whisper of faint champagne.

In original Government holder and box with serial-numbered insert.

#007134

1294 Second roll of 1881-S Morgan dollars, grades average Choice
Brilliant Uncirculated-63 or better. Each displays satiny lustre.
One has a splash of golden toning on the reverse. (Total: 20
pieces)

1295 Third roll of 1881-S Morgan dollars, grades average Brilliant
Uncirculated, nearly Choice-61 to Choice Brilliant Uncir-
culated-63. All are lustrous with a few displaying traces of
delicate toning. (Total: 20 pieces)

1296 Selection of Morgan dollars grading MS-64 (PCGS): ☆ 1882

☆ 1884 ☆ 1885-0 ☆ 1889 ☆ 1898-0 ☆ 1899-0 ☆ 1902-0 ☆ 1903

☆ 1904-0. All are lustrous with a couple of pieces richly and
attractively toned. (Total: 9 pieces)

1302 Trio of Morgan dollars: ☆ 1882 Gem Brilliant Uncirculated-

65. Pale mottled toning over luscious cartwheel surfaces. Well
struck and quite attractive ☆ 1883-CC Very Choice Brilliant
Uncirculated-64. Light blue and gold toning on the obverse
with the reverse exhibiting gem-like characteristics v 1884-
CC Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly Choice-62. Semi-reflective
surfaces that have a few too many marks to be called Choice.
Untoned and quite lustrous. (Total: 3 pieces)

1303 Trio of Morgan dollars grading MS-64 (NGC): 1882-CC
Lustrous with a splash of rich golden rose and blue at the ob-
verse periphery, reverse with delicate rose gold at the periphen
☆ 1883-CC. Lustrous with splashes of mottled golden brown
toning on both surfaces ☆ 1885-CC. Satiny with a whisper of
delicate toning. (Total: 3 pieces)

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1304 Trio of Carson City Morgan dollars grading average Very
Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64: ☆ 1882-CC ☆ 1883-CC ☆
1884-CC. The last coin is prooflike. A well struck trio with good
lustre and light golden toning on the first two coins. A satiny
surface gives these coins a wonderful look. (Total: 3 pieces)

1305 Trio of Morgan dollars: ☆ 1882-CC Very Choice Brilliant Un-
circulated-64 ☆ 1884-CC Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64.
Somewhat prooflike with attractive cameo contrast ☆ 1885-S/S
Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly Choice-62. VAM-6. All lustrous
with faint golden highlights. (Total: 3 pieces)

1306 Pair of Morgan dollars grading Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63:

☆ 1882-CC. Lustrous with splashes of faint rose at the peripheries

☆ 1891-CC. Satiny golden gray surfaces. (Total: 2 pieces)

1307 Trio of branch mint dollars: ☆ 1882-CC Choice Brilliant
Uncirculated-63. Pale gold toning over nice surfaces. A few
light marks but not too serious ☆ 1884-CC Choice Brilliant
Uncirculated-63. Frosty surfaces over well struck surfaces.
Some light lemon gold toning on the obverse ☆ 1886-S Bril-
liant Uncirculated, nearly Choice-62. Reflective surfaces that
have some marks magnified by the mirrored surfaces. Mostly
untoned and quite attractive. A scarce date that is always in
demand. (Total: 3 pieces)

1308 1882-O/S MS-63 (PCGS). Pale golden gray iridescence comple-

ments satiny surfaces. The remnants of the "S" mintmark are
clearly visible within the loop of the "O." The 1882-O/S is many
multiples scarcer that the 1882-0 with plain mintmark.

A variety that's always worth checking for when examining rolls of
1882-0 dollars.

#007138

1309 1882-S MS-67 (PCGS). Brilliant surfaces, with considerable
prooflike character noted on the obverse. Virtually all de-
sign features are sharp save for a few strands of hair above

Liberty's ear.

#007140

1310 Selection of lustrous Morgan dollars with emphasis on New

Orleans Mint issues. All are certified by NGC: ☆ 1882-S MS-
65 1883-0 MS-66 1884-0 MS-65 ☆ 1900-0 MS-65 ☆ 1903

MS-65. All have varying degrees of toning. (Total: 5 pieces)

1311 Roll of 1882-S Morgan dollars. Very Choice Brilliant Uncir-
culated-64 or finer in quality with about a half dozen that fall
into the Gem class. A well struck, lustrous roll for the investor
to put away. (Total: 20 coins)

1312 Trio of Morgan dollars grading MS-65 (NGC): ☆ 1883. Lus-
trous with a splash of golden and blue at the obverse periphery
☆ 1900-0. Lustrous with mottled golden toning at the obverse
periphery ☆ 1903. Satiny lustre with pale golden rose at the
obverse periphery; the reverse displays deep pale rose and
blue-green at the periphery. (Total: 3 pieces)

1313 1883-CC MS-66 (PCGS). Strong lustre supports pale sea green,

olive, and bright gold iridescence on the obverse, while the
reverse is largely brilliant save for a nuance of peach at the
rim.

#007144

1314 1883-CC GSA Hoard. MS-66 (NGC). A satiny gem, nicely

struck from lightly clashed dies. Strong cartwheel lustre em-
braces both sides, and the reverse displays an array of pale
peach and champagne iridescence.

In original Government holder and box with serial-numbered insert.

#007144

1315 1883-CC GSA Hoard. MS-65 DPL (NGC). Spectacularly reflec-

tive fields and deep frosty motifs display lively champagne

highlights. Nicely struck for the date.

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1316 1883-CC GSA Hoard. MS-65 (NGC). A frosty, highly lustrous
gem with a bold strike and superb eye appeal.

In original Government holder and box with serial-numbered insert

#007144

1317 1883-CC GSA Hoard. MS-65 (NGC). Frosty and lustrous,
somewhat reflective on the reverse. A crescent of rich gold and
electric blue iridescence covers the field behind Miss Liberty's
portrait.

In original Government holder and box with serial-numbered insert

#007144

1318 1883-CC GSA Hoard. MS-65 (NGC). A frosty gem with superb
cartwheel lustre and excellent eye appeal.

In original Government holder and box with serial-numbered insert

#007144

1319 Three Mint State Morgan dollars: ☆ 1883-CC Very Choice
Brilliant Uncirculated-64 DMPL. Mirrored fields with lightly
frosted motifs and a splash of iridescent rose-gold and blue
on both surfaces ☆ 1885-0 Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-
64 PL. Reflective fields, lightly frosted motifs and a splash of
delicate gold at the reverse periphery ☆ 1898 Choice Brilliant
Uncirculated-63 PL. Reflective with rich rose at the peripheries.
(Total: 3 pieces)

1320 1883-CC MS-63 (ANACS). A sparkling example with broadly
sweeping cartwheel lustre and rich and varied shades of deep
gold and orange.

#007144

1321 Quartette of New Orleans Morgan dollars grading average
Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64: ☆ 1883-0 ☆ 1884-0
☆ 1885-0 (2). A lustrous quartette with better than average
strikes, mainly untoned. Very few marks are seen that would
detract from the eye appeal. A handsome group. (Total: 4
pieces)

1322 Roll of 1883-0 Morgan dollars, grades Choice Brilliant
Uncirculated-63 with five or six coins that would grade Very
Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64. A bright and lustrous roll
as usually seen. (Total: 20 coins)

1323 1883-S MS-63 (PCGS). Sharply struck and fully brilliant. The

frosty devices nicely complement the satiny fields. A nick is
noted at Liberty's temple, about 2mm behind her eye. The
1883-S is readily available in Very Fine to Extremely Fine, but
becomes scarce at About Uncirculated. It is relatively rare in
MS-63 condition. Evidently, only a few bags of 1883-S dollars
managed to survive the great meltings of Morgan dollars that
occurred pursuant to the provisions of the Pittman Act of

1918.

#007148

1324 1883-S Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly Choice-62. 1 .ovely reflei

tivity that has some pale violet toning. A small facial pinscratch
is this coin's main detraction keeping it from a higher grade.
A scarce date in Mint State. Should be closely viewed as this
coin has excellent lustre and eye appeal.

#007148

Exemplary Gem 1884 Morgan $1

1325 1884 MS-67 (NGC). A satiny Gem. The virtually impeccable
surfaces display rich cartwheel lustre and a nuance of faint
rose. Sharp and appealing.

NGC Census: 30; 2 finer (MS-68 finest).

#007150

1326 Pair of 1884 Morgan dollars graded Gem Brilliant Uncircu-
lated-65. Both are highly lustrous with rich peach, champagne,
and rose toning on both sides. A real pair of "lookers." (Total:
2 pieces)

1327 1884-CC GSA Hoard. MS-66 (NGC). Lustrous and largely
brilliant with a nuance of faint golden toning in Liberty's
tresses.

#007152

1328 1884-CC GSA Hoard. MS-65 (NGC). Faint champagne high-
lights on highly lustrous, frosty surfaces.

In original Government holder and box with serial-numbered insert.

#007152

1329 1884-CC GSA Hoard. MS-65 (NGC). A satiny gem with strong
underlying lustre that supports wisps of pale champagne ton-
ing. Nicely struck.

In original Government holder and box with serial-numt'ered insert.

#007152

1330 Pair of Gem 1880s Morgan dollars: 1884-CC Gem Brilliant
Uncirculated-65. Gleaming cartwheel silver underlies subtle
gold intensifying at the crisply defined borders 1886 Gem
Brilliant Uncirculated-65. Smoothly reflective silver shows a
wisp of peripheral gold. (Total: 2 pieces)

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1331 Quintette of silver dollars grading Very Choice Brilliant
Uncirculated-64: ☆ 1884-CC. Satiny lustre ☆ 1890-S. Satiny
lustre with golden toning at the reverse periphery ☆ 1897-S.
Lustrous with lightly frosted motifs ☆ 1899. Frosty lustre with
a minor reverse spot noted ☆ 1926-S. Lustrous with hints of
frosty silver gray. (Total: 5 pieces)

1332 Quintette of 1884-0 Morgan dollars, each Gem Brilliant Un-
circulated-65. Satiny lustre embellishes surface quality that is
far finer than the norm. An ever so delicate wisp of lilac-gold
completes the presentation. (Total: 5 pieces)

1333 Quintette of 1884-0 Morgan dollars, each Gem Brilliant
Uncirculated-65. Traces of golden toning accent an icy lilac
blush on each of these sharply struck, premium quality
specimens. (Total: 5 pieces)

1334 Quintette of 1884-0 Morgan dollars, each Gem Brilliant
Uncirculated-65. Full velvet bloom and assertive definition
characterizes each coin in this very pleasing lot. A single
specimen offers lovely sunset golden reverse toning. (Total: 5
pieces)

1335 Quintette of 1884-0 Morgan dollars, each Gem Brilliant Un-
circulated-65. Each coin in this noteworthy lot is highlighted
by an ever so delicate veil of golden lilac toning. The reverse
of one example displays an appealing shade of golden irides-
cence. (Total: 5 pieces)

1336 Quintette of 1884-0 Morgan dollars, each Gem Brilliant
Uncirculated-65. Every piece in this well struck lot features a
warm, satin glow that envelops premium quality fields and
design features. (Total: 5 pieces)

1337 Quintette of 1884-0 Morgan dollars, each Gem Brilliant
Uncirculated-65. Every coin in this fivesome enjoys at least
some degree of golden toning on either the obverse or the
reverse. The underlying surface quality is far finer than typi-
cally encountered. (Total: 5 pieces)

1338 Quintette of Morgan dollars, each Gem Brilliant Uncircu-
lated-65: ☆ 1884-0 (4) ☆ 1885-0. Varying shades of golden and
pale lavender iridescence bathe the obverse of each specimen
in this lot. The underlying lustre is warm and satiny, and the
surface quality is distinctive. (Total: 5 pieces)

1339 Quintette of Gem Brilliant Uncirculated-65 Morgan dollars:
☆ 1884-0 (3) ☆ 1885-0 (2) A whisper of subtle gold accom-
panies rich satin-silk mint bloom on each example. (Total: 5
pieces)

1340 Quintette of Gem Brilliant Uncirculated-65 Morgan dollars:

1884-0 ☆ 1885-0 (4) A blend of delicate golden and subtle
lilac toning bathes each coin in this lush, satiny grouping.
(Total: 5 pieces)

1341 Roll of 1884-0 Morgan dollars. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-
63 to Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64, with roughly half
deserving a Very Choice classification. The lustre and strike are
quite uniform on every coin, with all displaying some degree
of golden toning. (Total: 20 pieces)

1342 Roll of 1884-0 Morgan dollars. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated
to Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64 with at least half of
this premium quality roll warranting a Very Choice distinction.
Every coin enjoys a bold strike accompanied by handsome
satin-silk mint bloom. Many display some degree of wispy
golden toning. (Total: 20 pieces)

1343 Roll of 1884-0 Morgan dollars. Choice Brilliant Uncircu-
lated-63 to Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64. Nearly two
thirds of the pieces in this premium quality offering warrant a
full Very Choice designation. All are fully struck and wonder-
fully satiny; wisps of golden toning complement many of the
coins. (Total: 20 pieces)

1344 Roll of 1884-0 Morgan dollars. Choice Brilliant Uncircu-
lated-63 to Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64. Nearly two
thirds of this offering are within the Very Choice grade range
with a few pieces being only a whisper away from the Gem
category. A well struck, "hand-picked" roll that is accented by
hints of golden toning. (Total: 20 pieces)

1345 Roll of 1884-0 Morgan dollars. Choice Brilliant Uncir-
culated-63 to Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64, with
a strong majority being at the top end of this grade range.
Approximately one third of the coins in this fresh, satiny roll
display at least some degree of golden toning. The remainder
are entirely bright. (Total: 20 pieces)

1346 Roll of 1884-0 Morgan dollars. Choice Brilliant Uncir-
culated-63 to Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64. This
sharply struck roll contains a majority of coins that are clearly
within the Very Choice category (with perhaps two or three
of these pieces being borderline Gems). Many coins display a
pale blush of golden toning over icy velvet bloom. (Total: 20
pieces)

1347 Partial roll of mixed date New Orleans Mint silver dollars:
☆ 1884-0 (12) ☆ 1885-0 (4). All grade from Choice Brilliant
Uncirculated-63 to Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64

with the overwhelming majority of the coins being at the
upper end of this range. Two of the 1884-0 dollars enjoy a
very appealing blend of golden rose toning that blankets the
obverse. (Total: 16 pieces)

1348 Quintette of Morgan dollars: 1884-0. Gem Brilliant Uncir-
culated-65 (2); Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63 (2) ☆ 1885-0.
Gem Brilliant Uncirculated-65. The first two coins offer an
appealing blush of golden obverse toning. The third enjoys
a blend of lavender-rose and golden toning on the obverse.
The fourth is laved in deep emerald blue, mauve, and golden
rose obverse iridescence. The final piece exhibits pastel and
golden obverse hues. (Total: 5 pieces)

1349 Roll of 1884-0 Morgan dollars, average grade Brilliant Un-
circulated, nearly Choice-61 to Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly
Choice-62. All are satiny with just the slightest hint of delicate
toning. (Total: 20 pieces)

1350 Another roll of 1884-0 Morgan dollars, average grade Bril-
liant Uncirculated, nearly Choice-61 to Brilliant Uncircu-
lated, nearly Choice-62. All are lustrous with a few displaying
splashes of attractive toning. (Total: 20 pieces)

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1351 Third roll of 1884-0 Morgan dollars, average grade Brilliant
Uncirculated-60 to Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly Choice-61.

Each with satiny silver gray surfaces. (Total: 20 pieces)

1352 Partial roll of 1884-0 and 1885-0 Morgan dollars. ☆ 1884-0
(7) ☆ 1885-0 (8). Brilliant Uncirculated-60 or better. All exhibit
rich satiny lustre beneath an ever so subtle blush of lilac and / or
golden toning. (Total: 15 pieces)

1353 Roll of 1884-0 Morgan dollars. Brilliant Uncirculated-60 or

better. A handful of the coins in this satiny roll offer claims to
the Choice category. The remainder are rather typical in terms
of bagmarks. (Total: 20 pieces)

1354 Roll of 1884-0 Morgan dollars. Brilliant Uncirculated-60 or

better, and enjoying overall surface quality that is somewhat
better than average. The definition of each coin is sharp, and
the lustre is enticing. There are a few specimens that display
areas of pale to medium golden toning. (Total: 20 pieces)

1355 Roll of 1884-0 Morgan dollars. Brilliant Uncirculated-60. A

satiny, Mint State roll containing several coins that approach
the Choice category. Nearly all exhibit at least a trace of ever
so delicate golden toning. (Total: 20 pieces)

1356 Quartette of Morgan dollars: ☆ 1884-S Choice About Uncir-
culated-55 ☆ 1886-0 Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly Choice-61

☆ 1886-S Very Choice About Uncirculated-58 ☆ 1896-S About
Uncirculated-50. All have been cleaned at one time. In-person
inspection is recommended. (Total: 4 pieces)

1357 Beginner's set of Morgan dollars which consist of the follow-
ing dates: ☆ 1884-S ☆ 1885 ☆ 1885-0 ☆ 1887-0 ☆ 1889 ☆ 1890

☆ 1890-0 ☆ 1897 ☆ 1898 ☆ 1899-0 ☆ 1900-0 ☆ 1901-0. The

grades range from Extremely Fine-40 to Brilliant Uncirculated-
60 or better. Most have been whizzed to simulate a higher grade
or cleaned in some other manner. (Total: 12 pieces) SOLD AS
IS, NO RETURNS.

1358 Roll of 1885 Morgan dollars, grades Choice Brilliant Un-
circulated-63 with four or five coins that merit Very Choice
Brilliant Uncirculated-64. Bright and lustrous, ready to pack
away. (Total: 20 coins)

Gem MS-65 1885-CC $1
Deep Mirror Prooflike

1359 1885-CC MS-65 DMPL (PCGS). Frosty devices contrast boldly

with glittering mirror fields. Both surfaces are essentially bril-
liant, save for a faint dusting of gold and violet on the reverse.
The strike is about average with slight softness noted at the

eagle's chest.

#097161

1360 1885-CC GSA Hoard. MS-65 PL (NGC). Satiny reflective fields

and frosty motifs form a pleasing contrast. A pleasing cameo.
Other Carson City Morgan dollar issues may be rarer across
the board than the 1885-CC, but no date from that mint has a
lower mintage.

In original Government holder and box with serial-numbered insert.

#007161

1361 1885-CC MS-65 (PCGS). Sharply struck and frosty. Pewter

gray toning at the centers changes to rich orange-gold and
gunmetal-blue at the borders. The 1885-CC is celebrated for its
scant mintage of just 228,000 pieces, one of the lowest produc-
tion figures in the Morgan dollar series.

#007160

1362 1885-CC MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant and frosty. A lovely Gem

certain to delight virtually any enthusiast of Morgan dollars
and Carson City Mint issues.

#007160

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1363 1885-CC GSA Hoard. MS-65 (NGC). A frosty gem with lively
cartwheel lustre.

In original Government holder and box with serial-numbered insert.

#007160

1364 1885-CC Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64. Mottled iri-
descent toning with some light gold blended in. Well struck
with a few scattered marks that keep this coin from a higher
designation.

#007160

1365 1885-CC Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64. Attractive
medium russet gold covers both sides of the popular date and
mint. The surfaces are generally clean with minor scattered
scuffs expected, but none deep or distracting.

#007160

1366 1885-CC GSA. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63. Frosty mint
lustre over light golden toning. Some moderate marks on the
cheek but still a very attractive coin that is well struck and
lustrous. Housed in its original GSA plastic holder.

#007160

1367 1885-CC Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly Choice-62. A very
frosty coin that is devoid of most toning. Well struck with just
some light contact marks scattered on the obverse that keep this
coin from a higher grade. Housed in a GSA plastic holder.

1368 Pair of Mint State Morgan dollars: ☆ 1885-CC Brilliant Uncir-
culated, nearly Choice-61 ☆ 1899 Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-
63. Both display satiny lustrous surfaces. (Total: 2 pieces)

1369 1885-0 MS-67 (NGC). A frosty Gem with lively cartwheel
lustre. A hint of faint gold appears at the obverse rim, while the
reverse displays a crescent of pale pastel rainbow iridescence
at the viewer's left side.

#007162

1370 Roll of 1885-0 Morgan dollars. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated
to Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64. Over one third of
this roll falls within the Very Choice range. All are entirely
satiny, and well above the norm. (Total: 20 pieces)

1371 Roll of 1885-0 Morgan dollars. Choice Brilliant Uncircu- I
lated-63 to Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64. Subtle
lilac-silver fields and devices exhibit rich satin-silk lustre, j
There are a handful of pieces that are accented by golden '\
toning. (Total: 20 pieces)

1372 Roll of 1885-0 Morgan dollars. Choice Brilliant Uncircu-
lated-63 to Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64. The two

"end of the roll" coins display a rich shade of golden toning
on their reverses, otherwise every piece matches excellently
in every respect. (Total: 20 pieces)

1373 Roll of 1885-0 Morgan dollars. Choice Brilliant Uncircu-
lated-63 to Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64. A wisp
of icy lilac toning highlights every coin in this well matched
roll. Nearly half of the pieces easily deserve a Very Choice
classification. (Total: 20 pieces)

1374 Roll of 1885-0 Morgan dollars. Choice Brilliant Uncircu-
lated-63 to Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64. The overall
quality and coloration is quite similar to that of the previous
lot, perhaps half of the roll falls within or close to a Very Choice
classification. (Total: 20 pieces)

1375 Roll of 1885-0 Morgan dollars. Choice Brilliant Uncircu-
lated-63 to Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64. Perhaps
half of the roll is at or near the upper end of this grade range.
All display identical velvet-like lustre. Several feature golden
toning. (Total: 20 pieces)

1376 Roll of 1885-0 Morgan dollars, grades average Brilliant
Uncirculated, nearly Choice-62 to Very Choice Brilliant
Uncirculated-64. Each is satiny with a few displaying traces
of delicate toning. (Total: 20 pieces)

1377 Roll of 1885-0 Morgan dollars, grades average Brilliant
Uncirculated, nearly Choice-61 to Choice Brilliant Uncircu-
lated-63. All are lustrous, some frosty, some satiny, nearly all
with traces of delicate toning. (Total: 20 pieces)

1378 Final roll of 1885-0 Morgan dollars, grades average Brilliant
Uncirculated-60 to Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly Choice-61.

Each is satiny with most displaying traces of delicate toning.
(Total: 20 pieces)

1379 Roll of 1885-0 Morgan dollars. Brilliant Uncirculated-60 or
better. This frosty roll is well matched and offers a few coins
that approach the Choice category. (Total: 20 pieces)

1380 Roll of 1885-0 Morgan dollars. Brilliant Uncirculated-60.

Nicely struck. Pale lilac-silver toning accents underlying icy
mint frost. (Total: 20 pieces)

1381 Roll of 1885-0 Morgan dollars. Brilliant Uncirculated-60. A

well matched, standard count roll that features a full measure
of velvet-like mint bloom on every coin. A few of the specimens
display delicate golden toning. (Total: 20 pieces)

1382 Roll of 1885-0 Morgan dollars. Brilliant Uncirculated-60.

Each coin enjoys its share of satiny lustre beneath a delicate
trace of toning. (Total: 20 pieces)

1383 Roll of 1885-0 Morgan dollars. Brilliant Uncirculated-60. \

few coins exhibit pale to medium golden toning on one side,
otherwise this frosty roll is well matched in color. (Total: 20
pieces)

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1384 Trio of Morgan dollars grading MS-63 (PCGS): ☆ 1885-S ☆
1886-S ☆ 1887-S. Each is lustrous and attractive with hints of
golden gray toning. (Total: 3 pieces)

1385 Quartette of Morgan dollars grading Choice Brilliant Uncir-
culated-63: ☆ 1885-S. Frosty golden gray surfaces ☆ 1891-0.
Satiny lustre ☆ 1898-S. Lustrous golden surfaces ☆ 1901-S.
Satiny golden gray lustre. (Total: 4 pieces)

1386 Morgan dollar pair graded Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63:

☆ 1885-S. Lively peach and rose toning, prooflike on the reverse

☆ 1899. Fully brilliant with strong cartwheel lustre. (Total: 2
pieces)

1387 Morgan dollar pair graded Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63: ☆

1885-S ☆ 1899. A lustrous, lightly toned pair. (Total: 2 pieces)

1388 Morgan dollar trio: ☆ 1885-S Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly
Choice-62 ☆ 1891 Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly Choice-62.
Deep golden toning ☆ 1899 Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly
Choice-61. All lustrous. (Total: 3 pieces)

1389 Trio of Morgan dollars: ☆ 1886 Gem Brilliant Uncirculated-65.
Excellent mint lustre over well preserved surfaces. A toning
spot on the reverse is this coin's main detraction ☆ 1896 Gem
Brilliant Uncirculated-65. Frosty surfaces that is mainly devoid
of any major contact marks. A good strike further enhances
this coin's appeal ☆ 1899-0 Gem Brilliant Uncirculated-65. A
very lustrous coin with a great strike. A single toning spot on
the reverse is this coin's main problem. (Total: 3 pieces)

1390 Quintette of Morgan dollars grading average Very Choice
Brilliant Uncirculated-64: ☆ 1886 ☆ 1887 ☆ 1898-0 ☆ 1899-0

☆ 1900-0. Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64. A group that
is very lustrous and is mainly untoned with very few facial
marks. The strikes are typical on the New Orleans minted coins
and strong on the Philadelphia minted coins. An excellent lot.
(Total: 5 pieces)

Near Choice 1886-0 Dollar

1391 1886-0 MS-62 (PCGS). Pale golden gray toning enhances

frosty surfaces. Magnification reveals a few hairline marks on
Liberty's portrait. Uncirculated specimens are scarce despite
a relatively enormous mintage of 10,710,000 pieces. The most
logical explanation for this incongruous circumstance is that the
vast majority of high-grade specimens went directly from the
New Orleans Mint into Federal Treasury vaults. After more than
three decades of storage, it appears that all but a few thousand
ended up being reclaimed into bullion. Those that survive are
scarcely adequate to accommodate the demand created by the
large number of Morgan dollar specialists. Worth a generous
bid from the collector who appreciates elusive Morgan issues.

#007168

Lustrous 1886-0 Dollar

1392 1886-0 MS-61 (PCGS). Frosty, lustrous surfaces with warm

champagne on both sides. Fewer marks and distractions than
typically associated with the grade, and choice as such.
#007168

1393 Trio of branch mint Morgan dollars grading Brilliant Uncir-
culated, nearly Choice-62: ☆ 1886-S PL. Mirrored fields with
delicate golden highlights and lightly frosted motifs ☆ 1888-S.
Lustrous ☆ 1890-CC. Lustrous with slightly frosted motifs.
(Total: 3 pieces)

1394 Four Morgan dollars: ☆ 1886-S Brilliant Uncirculated,
nearly Choice-62. Lustrous with splashes of golden toning
at the peripheries ☆ 1889-S Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-
63. Lustrous with splashes of frosty gray ☆ 1891-0 Brilliant
Uncirculated-60. Delicate silver gray with hints of gold ☆
1892 Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly Choice-62. Splashes of
rich golden and blue iridescence at the peripheries. (Total:
4 pieces)

1395 Trio of S-Mint Morgans: ☆ 1886-S Brilliant Uncirculated-60,

perhaps a bit better. Reflective fields over which light rose-gold
toning is found. The reverse is fully Choice or better and is quite
lustrous ☆ 1887-S Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly Choice-62.
Attractive cartwheel lustre that gives this coin excellent eye
appeal. Well struck with lemon-gold about the obverse rim ☆
1897-S Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63. The obverse shows a
touch of iridescence over decently kept surfaces. A handsome
group of San Francisco minted coins that are sure to please.
(Total: 3 pieces)

1396 Pair of Morgan dollars: ☆ 1886-S About Uncirculated-53.
Hazy white toning ☆ 1899-S Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly
Choice-61 or finer. Frosty white lustre and decent surfaces.
(Total: 2 pieces)

1397 1887/6 MS-63 (PCGS). Sharply struck. The devices are frosty

and the fields are satiny. Both surfaces display a pleasing nu-
ance of champagne iridescence. Low magnification clearh
reveals the lower loop of a 6 beneath the 7 in the date. A scarce
and desirable overdate variety.

#007174

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1398 1887 MS-67 (NGC). A frosty, lustrous Gem with a whisper of
faint champagne on the obverse and a crescent of deep gold
and electric blue at the left rim on the reverse.

#007172

1399 Group of Morgan dollars: ☆ 1887 VAM-12. Very Choice Bril-
liant Uncirculated-64. Lovely semi-reflective surfaces with
superb rainbow toning on the obverse ☆ 1888-0 Choice Bril-
liant Uncirculated-63. Mottled golden toning on the obverse
while the reverse is bright and satiny ☆ 1896 Choice Brilliant
Uncirculated-63. Attractive iridescent obverse toning defines
this lovely coin ☆ 1900 Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63.
Rose-gold and iridescent blue obverse toning, the reverse fully
satiny ☆ 1902 Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63, perhaps a
bit better. Lovely gold and iridescent blue ring toning on the
obverse, while the reverse is bathed in rich mint lustre. (Total:
5 pieces)

1400 Roll of 1887 Morgan dollars, average grade Brilliant Uncircu-
lated, nearly Choice-62 to Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-

64. All are lustrous with some displaying splashes of delicate
golden toning. (Total: 20 pieces)

1401 Roll of 1887 Morgan dollars, grades average Brilliant Uncir-
culated, nearly Choice-62 to Very Choice Brilliant Uncircu-
lated-64. All are lustrous and satiny. A few have splashes of
attractive toning. (Total: 20 pieces)

1402 Third roll of 1887 Morgan dollars, average grade Brilliant
Uncirculated, nearly Choice-61 to Choice Brilliant Uncir-
culated-63. Each with satiny lustre, a couple with splashes of
iridescent toning. (Total: 20 pieces)

1403 1887/6-0 MS-63 (PCGS). Pale golden gray iridescence on

lustrous surfaces. The lower portion of the loop of a 6 can be
faintly seen beneath the 7. Virtually all design features are
sharp save for a few strands of hair above Liberty's ear. A
scarce and eagerly sought variety this nicely preserved.

#007178

Gem MS-65 1887-0 $1

1404 1887-0 MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant and frosty. An average strike

with a touch of softness noted in the tresses above Liberty's
ear. Although the issue is readily available in MS-63 and lower
grades. Gem-quality examples such as the piece offered here
make up just a tiny proportion of the surviving population.

#007176

1405 1887-0 MS-65 (PCGS). Essentially brilliant with just a whis-

per of golden gray. The devices are frosty and the fields are
satiny. A small planchet inclusion is noted on the eagle's left
wing (viewer's right). Most design features are sharp save for
a few strands of hair above Liberty's ear. The 1887-0 ranks as
a scarce issue this nicely preserved.

#007176

1406 1887-0 MS-65 (PCGS). A highly lustrous Gem with rich,
ebullient cartwheels and pale golden toning on both sides.

#007176

1407 1887-S Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64. Toned with
attractive orange-gold on the obverse and reverse, with ample
lustre beneath. The obverse has a few minor nicks from bag
handling on Liberty's profile, while the reverse is much cleaner
and would merit a Gem grade on its own. Another scarce date
for collectors, and this particular one is more desirable for the
pleasing toning.

#007180

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Gem Uncirculated 1888 DMPL $1

Among 10 Finest Seen by PCGS

1408 1888 MS-66 DMPL (PCGS). Modestly frosted devices and
somewhat satiny reflective fields form a faint yet enchanting
cameo contrast. Nicely struck. Undeniable Gem quality, and
rightfully placed at the top of the PCGS Population Report.

PCGS Population: 9; 1 finer within the designation (MS-67 DMPL).

#097183

1409 Roll of 1888 Morgan dollars, grades Very Choice Brilliant
Uncirculated-64. These coins are bright and lustrous with
fewer bagmarks than generally seen. A pleasing roll. (Total:
20 coins)

1410 Pair of Gem Brilliant Uncirculated-65 Morgan dollars: ☆
1888-0. Lovely gold and blue ring toning on the obverse while
the reverse is satiny. Typical New Orleans strike but overall
this coin is quite attractive and worth a premium bid ☆ 1903.
Immaculate surfaces that have lovely satiny centers with the
obverse trimmed in blue and gold about the edge. A super coin
for the more advanced collector. (Total: 2 pieces)

1411 1888-S MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant, satiny, and sharply struck.
Close examination reveals some faint mint-caused planchet
striation lines on Liberty's cheek, a feature seen on many
Morgan dollar issues of the era. Another issue that's difficult to
locate in the upper echelons of preservation. Worth a generous
bid from the advanced specialist.

#007186

1412 1888-S Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64, prooflike. A
bright and lustrous specimen with satiny reflective fields and
frosty motifs. A small patch of faint obverse hairlines near Miss
Liberty's chin is all that keeps this bright beauty from the Gem

category.

#007186

1413 Two Morgan dollars grading MS-63 (PCGS): v 1888-S. Satiny
lustre with delicate silver gray ☆ 1889-S. Lustrous with golden
toning at the rims. (Total: 2 pieces)

1414 1888-S Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63. Toned with ha/y
gold over silver lustre on both sides. The strike is sharp and
the surfaces are attractive despite a few thin hairlines and a
bagmark below the left wing of the eagle.

#007186

1415 Pair of Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63 S-mint Morgans:
☆ 1888-S. Medium rose-gold and pale blue toning permeates
the obverse while the reverse is quite nice and lustrous. A very
decent strike further defines this lovely coin that is difficult
to find in this quality ☆ 1889-S. Fully prooflike obverse with
some light toning present, the reverse is lustrous and shows a
great cartwheel effect. Another date that is difficult to find in
high grade. (Total: 2 pieces)

1416 Quintette of certified silver dollars: ☆ 1888-S MS-62 (PCGS).
Lustrous with a reverse spot noted ☆ 1890-CC MS-60 (PCI).
Lustrous with splashes of rich golden brown toning ☆ 1891-
CC MS-62 (ANACS). Lustrous with rose and iridescent blue
at the peripheries ☆ 1903-0 MS-62 (ANACS). Lustrous rose
surfaces with rich rose and blue at the peripheries, a touch of
gold is also seen on the reverse ☆ 1935 MS-62 (ANACS). Satiny
rose-gray. (Total: 5 pieces)

Classic 1889-CC Morgan $1 Rarity

AU-53 PCGS

1417 1889-CC AU-53 (PCGS). A generous amount of lustre remains
on the faint golden gray surfaces. Some pale rose highlights
adorn the high points. Far and away the rarest Carson City
Mint Morgan dollar. No serious marks mar the surfaces,
and Miss Liberty's portrait is particularly "clean." A nice
opportunity for a Morgan dollar enthusiast.

#007190

1418 1889-CC Choice Extremely Fine-45. Pale grav toning that ex-

hibits some iridescence on the obverse. The surfaces are slighth
reflective and show a few light hairlines due to a past gentle
cleaning. No major marks detract from this coin's decent eve
appeal. A very rare date that is missing from most collections,
especially in this virtually problem free condition.

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1420 1889-CC VF-30 (PCGS). Warm lilac-gray toning with pale cop-

pery gold highlights. The 1889-CC ranks as the scarcest Morgan
issue struck at the Carson City Mint. Only 350,000 examples
were coined and survivors are elusive in all grades.

#007190

1421 1889-CC Choice Very Fine-30. Medium golden gray with no

serious marks. An attractive representative example of this
popular rarity from the Carson City Mint.

#007190

1424 1889-0 MS-65 (NGC). Largely brilliant and highly lustrous

with a whisper of faint champagne on both sides. Nicely struck
for the date, and laden with eye appeal.

#007192

1425 1889-0 MS-64 (PCGS). Satiny surfaces. The obverse is brilliant
with just a whisper of gold. The reverse is partially brilliant
with blushes of streaky golden gray iridescence. Some mint-
caused planchet striations are noted on Liberty's chin, cheek,
ear, and hair; a feature common to many Morgan dollars issued
during the era. These striations were an artifact of the planchet
manufacturing process, and hence shouldn't have any impact
on the overall assigned technical grade.

#007192

1426 Pair of Morgan dollars: ☆ 1889-S Brilliant Uncirculated,
nearly Choice-61. This lovely example displays golden toning
and good frosty lustre. The reverse is easily L hoice or better >->
1904 MS-64 (SEGS). A lustrous pale gray example with some
peripheral russet toning. (Total: 2 pieces)

1419 1889-CC Net Choice Very Fine-35; sharpness of Choice Ex-

tremely Fine-45, cleaned. Pewter gray toning with delicate
champagne highlights. The 1889-CC ranks as the scarcest
Carson City Mint Morgan dollar issue; a feature undoubtedly
due to a combination of a relatively low mintage of just 350,000
pieces, most of which never had a chance to enter into the
channels of commerce, together with the fact that the 1889-CC
seems to have been particularly decimated by the meltings
that took place circa 1918 in connection with the provisions
of the Pittman Act, which resulted in more than 270,000,000
silver dollars of various dates being reclaimed into bullion.
Although there was no record made at the Mint pertaining
to which issues were melted, it's generally possible to infer
from present day certification service statistics and wholesale
dealer-to-dealer pricing data which issues were particularly
hard hit.

#007190

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1889-CC Choice Fine-15. A lovely circulated coin that has at-
tractive gold toning across the entire surface and minimal signs
of handling especially considering the amount of wear.

#007190

1889-CC Fine-12. An excellent opportunity to obtain an af-
fordable example of the scarcest Carson City Morgan dollar.
The surfaces are wholesome steel gray. Some light lines and
minor rim marks are present but not overly distracting.

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1427 1890-CC Gem Brilliant Uncirculated-65. A solid Gem example

of this elusive date with thick mint lustre in the fields and frosty
devices. The strike is outstanding and the surfaces are excellent
with scarcely any bagmarks and just a few trivial lustre scuffs.
Blazing white save for a hint of peripheral gold toning. The nor-
mal reverse and not the tail bar variety. Despite several turning
up in the General Services Administration releases of the 1960s
and many more in the famed Redfield hoard, this date remains
quite difficult to obtain in full Gem condition, and is virtually
impossible even a point finer.

#007198

1428 1890-CC MS-63 (PCGS). Pale champagne iridescence enhances
the frosty devices and satiny fields. The reverse exhibits con-
siderable prooflike character.

#007198

1429 1890-CC Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63, or nearly so. At-
tractive multicolored obverse toning with the reverse bright
and lustrous. A few facial marks keep this coin from a higher
designation. Well struck and in demand as a date.

#007198

1430 Pair of silver dollars grading MS-64 (PCGS): ☆ 1890-S. Lus-
trous and attractive with a minor reverse planchet flaw ☆ 1904.
Lustrous rose-gray surfaces. (Total: 2 pieces)

1431 1891-CC MS-64 (PCGS). A satiny specimen with robust cart-

wheel lustre that spins broadly beneath deepening gold and
peach. Nicely struck with strong central details on both sides.
#007206

1432 1891-CC Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64. This is the

"Spitting Eagle" variety with a small die lump strategically
placed just below the beak of the bird. Bright and lustrous,
with a few hints of peripheral gold on the obverse, while the
reverse has a few patches of russet gold along the upper rim.
Well struck and attractive despite a couple of shallow lustre
scuffs in the left obverse field and others on the eagle.

#007206

1433 1891-CC Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64. Frosty sur-

faces with robust mint lustre. The strike is excellent with just
some mild facial marks that keep this coin from the Gem status.
Mostly untoned and well worth a premium bid.

#007206

1434 1891-CC MS-63 (PCGS). Frosty lustre. Pale champagne toning
in the central areas deepens to rich gold at the reverse border.
Virtually all design features are bold save for a few strands of
hair above Liberty's ear.

#007206

1435 1891-CC GSA Hoard. MS-62 (NGC). Bright and lustrous. A
pleasing coin for the grade; the reverse easily warrants MS-
64, and the obverse is finer than typically associated with the
assigned grade.

In original Government holder and box with serial-numbered insert.

#007206

1436 1891-CC Brilliant Uncirculated-60, perhaps a bit better. A vcn
frosty coin that exhibits rose-gold and blue on the obverse while
the reverse is untoned and very frosty. A decent strike further
defines this coin.

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1437 1891-0 MS-65 (PCGS). Pleasing golden gray toning complements frosty surfaces. The strike is about average

showing softness in the tresses above Liberty's ear and on the eagle's chest. Despite a generous original mintage
of nearly 8,000,000 pieces, it's clear that very few bags of Uncirculated examples emerged from the giant Treasury
Department hoard distributed to collectors in the 1960s. Instead it appears likely that the vast majority of the Un-
circulated population was probably melted in the first half of the 20th century pursuant to the provisions of the
Pittman Act of 1918.

#007208

1438 1891-0 MS-64 (PCGS). Satiny surfaces. The central areas are brilliant changing to pale gold at the rims. The strike

is about average with a touch of softness noted above Liberty's ear and on the eagle's breast. Readily available up
to and including About Uncirculated, but scarce in MS-60 and finer.

#007208

1439 Threesome of 1891-0 Morgan dollars, each Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly Choice-62 or finer, all brilliant, attractive,
and choice for the grade. Indeed, we've seen lesser coins lately in third-party grading holders that don't measure
up to this trio. (Total: 3 pieces)

1440 Pair of 1892-dated silver dollars grading MS-63 (PCGS): ☆ Philadelphia. Satiny with delicate silver gray surfaces
and splashes of faint gold and golden rose toning mainly at the rims ☆ New Orleans. Satiny lustre with lovely rose
at the peripheries. (Total: 2 pieces)

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1441 1892-CC MS-63 (PCGS). The sharp frosty devices complement

the satiny fields. Essentially brilliant surfaces with just a hint
of pale gold. Scarce in all grades. A desirable variety eagerly
sought by Morgan dollar specialists and Carson City Mint
enthusiasts alike.

#007214

1444 1892-CC Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly Choice-62. Attractive

for the grade. The devices are frosty and the fields are satiny.
The surfaces are essentially brilliant with just a hint of gold
noted at the obverse rim. Most design features are sharp save
for a few strands of hair above Liberty's ear and the eagle's
claws, which show a touch striking softness.

#007214

Choice Brilliant Uncirculated 1892-CC $1

1442 1892-CC Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63. Highly lustrous

and somewhat prooflike. Hints of rich gold and rose gather
at the rims. A pleasing example of this popular semi-key issue
from the next-to-final year of Carson City Mint coinage opera-
tions.

#007214

1443 1892-CC Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63. Fresh and totally

original lustre with russet and iridescent blue on the obverse.
The reverse is bright and lustrous and has a slight bit of reflec-
tivity. Weakly struck in the center on both sides but this coin
overall has a wonderful appearance and should be closely
viewed.

#007214

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1445 1892-CC Choice About UncircuIated-55. Medium silver gray
with traces of lively champagne toning. Lustrous, especially in
the protected areas. A few faint hairlines noted. A nice lightly
circulated example.

#007214

1446 1892-CC Choice About Uncirculated-55. Light silver-gray with
a golden cast starting to form. The surfaces show just a touch of
wear on the high points and the expected tiny disturbances from
circulation. Fully struck and attractive for this semi-key date.

#007214

1447 Three branch mint Morgan dollars: ☆ 1892-S. Net Very Fine-20,
tooled ☆ 1893-CC Net Very Fine-20, tooled ☆ 1895-6 Net Ex-
tremely Fine-40. Each is finer for sharpness but has been cleaned.
In-person inspection is recommended. (Total: 3 pieces)

1448 Pair of Morgan dollars: ☆ 1892-S Extremely Fine-40. Medium
silver gray with splashes of gold and retained luster on both
sides. A pleasing example of the date and grade combination
☆ 1901 Choice About Uncirculated-53. A lustrous specimen
with grand overall eye appeal. A date that takes off dramati-
cally in value at choice AU or finer despite its mintage of just
under seven million pieces. Evidently much of the mintage
either circulated heavily or was retained by the Treasury and
melted in 1918 or later. (Total: 2 pieces)

Near Gem 1893 Dollar

1449 1893 Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64. Pleasing cartwheel

lustre with some russet and gold at the upper right obverse.
Very boldly struck which further enhances this lovely coin. \
scarce year, dollars from all the different mints am very difficult
to acquire in high Mint State.

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1893 MS-63 (PCGS). Brilliant and lustrous. Some bagmarks on
Liberty's cheek are about all that prevented PCGS from assign-
ing a substantially higher grade. A mere 378,792 examples were
minted; one of the lowest production figures in the Morgan
dollar series.

#007220

1893 Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63. Frosty and attractive.
Almost fully brilliant save for some wisps and tinges of rose
iridescence at the obverse border.

#007220

Pair of Morgan dollars: ☆ 1893 Choice Extremely Fine-45.

Attractive russet gold toning and a few circulation scratches
around the arrows ☆ 1894-S Choice Extremely Fine-45 and
on the cusp of About Uncirculated. Gunmetal-gray toning and
clean surfaces. (Total: 2 pieces)

1893 and 1893-0 Morgan dollar pair: ☆ 1893 Extremely
Fine-40, perhaps a bit finer to our conservative eye. Pale rose
and peach on medium silver gray surfaces. A popular low-
mintage Philadelphia Mint scarcity ☆ 1893-0 Choice Very
Fine-30. A pale rose example with bursts of golden brilliance
in the protected areas. From a mintage for the date of 300,000
pieces, the lowest production run of any Morgan dollar from
our southernmost mint. (Total: 2 pieces)

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1893-CC MS-63 (PCGS). A totally white coin that boasts thick
mint lustre in the fields and a pleasing cartwheel effect. The
strike is standard issue for this final year of coinage from
Carson City, with Liberty's curls well separated and the
eagle's breast feathers each individually defined by the dies.
The surfaces have moderate scuffs and lustre disturbances
expected on these large, heavy silver coins, but these are not
too distracting and a strong loupe is needed to discern them.
One of the key dates to the series, and while overshadowed
by its big San Francisco brother, the 1893-CC is a coveted
coin in its own right.

#007222

Key Date 1893-CC Morgan Dollar

1893-CC Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly Choice-61. Lustrous
and well struck for this elusive date. The surfaces show the
expected bagmarks and scuffs from bag handling, but these are
offset by the delicate gold toning and general eye appeal of the
frosty devices. Liberty's face and neck show moderate handling
marks but none are deep or individually detracting. Final year
of issue for the Carson City Mint which was again closed by
Grover Cleveland upon his return to the Presidency.

#007222

1893-CC Choice Very Fine-35. Steel gray with some light
graphite gray staining. Some evidence of light cleaning is
consolidated to a small area. A presentable example of this
tough to locate issue.

#007222

Pair of Branch Mint Morgans: ☆ 1893-CC Very Good-10.
Previously cleaned and now starting to retone about the rim.
Scarce ☆ 1895-S Very Good-10 in terms of wear but the coin
has been previously cleaned and now shows a light patina
about the obverse rim. Another scarce date that is missing from
many collections. (Total: 2 pieces)

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1458 1893-0 Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly Choice-62. The central

areas are brilliant with wisps and tinges of rose and blue at
the borders. The strike is about average with softness noted
above Liberty's ear and on the eagle's breast. No more than a
bag or two of Uncirculated specimens survived the massive
meltings that took place during the second decade of the 20th
century.

#007224

1459 1893-0 Very Choice About Uncirculated-58. Well struck and

lustrous, it appears that this one barely slipped into circula-
tion. The coin is generally silver-gray with golden highlights
starting to form on the high points of the design. A coin that
would fit well in a Brilliant Uncirculated collection of Morgan
dollars.

#007224

1460 1893-0 AU-55 (PCGS). Essentially brilliant surfaces with hints
of gold. Some lines are noted on Liberty's cheek. Scarce in all

grades.

#007224

1461 Pair of New Orleans Mint Morgan dollars: ☆ 1893-0 Extreme-
ly Fine-40. A difficult date that has been previously cleaned and
is now starting to retone about the edges. No major marks that
will detract from this popular coin ☆ 1895-0 Extremely Fine-40,
but the coin has been brushed and has a few scattered contact
marks. A very scarce date that is in demand in any condition.
(Total: 2 pieces)

Very Rare 1893-S Morgan Dollar

1462 1893-S Extremely Fine-40. Lightly cleaned many years ago
with the surfaces bright gray on both sides with some obverse
rim toning. A pair of small rim nicks at 7:00 on the obverse
is this coin's main detriment. Very rare as most collections
are missing this coin in any condition. With the multitude
of fakes of this date seen, it is comforting to report that the
die crack in the T of LIBERTY is plainly seen and testifies to
this coin's genuineness.

#007226

Celebrated 1893-S $1

Attractive VF-25 Example

1463 1893-S VF-25 (PCGS). Intermingled gold and lilac-gray
toning. Very attractive for the grade, with remarkably few
contact marks for a coin that has obviously spent several years
in the channels of commerce. The 1893-S is noted for having
the second lowest mintage in the Morgan dollar series; just
100,000 pieces. The 1893-S is elusive in all grades, and it's
clear that relatively few examples were ever released into
circulation at the time of issue. It seems likely that most of
the mintage was stored for a few decades in Treasury vaults,
only to be almost entirely reclaimed into bullion circa 1918
or later.

#007226

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1464 1893-S Very Fine-20. Toned

with attractive dark gray fields
and lighter golden-gray devices with traces of russet within
the recesses of the design. The surfaces have several rim bumps
and digs which are present on the obverse and reverse, but the
balance of the fields and devices are attractive. One of the rarest
dates in the entire series and virtually all known examples, save
for a small number, circulated. A date which long ago earned
its status as the key date to the series and remains in feverish
demand and at the top of most want lists.

#007226

1893-S Choice Good-6. Pale golden gray, some brush marks
apparent, but no heavy marks to report. A well-circulated
example of this popular key date rarity.

#007226

Proof 1894 Morgan $1

Elusive 1893-S $1

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1894 Proof-62 (NGC). Deep slate gray devices and reflective
fields, with rose and electric blue in the fields.

#007329

1465 1893-S Net Fine-12; sharpness of Very Fine-25, tooled, cleaned

Pewter gray iridescence with wisps of rose at the reverse bor-
der. Liberty's cheek was smoothed long ago.

#007226

Choice Uncirculated 1894 Morgan $1

Desirable 1893-S Dollar

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1466 1893-S VG-8 (ICG). Pale golden gray toning complements both

surfaces. Despite the presence of wear on the central design
elements, all inscriptions are clear, including a full LIBERTY.
The number of contact marks is well below normal for a VG-8
specimen, which prompts us to opine that the piece is choice
for the grade. An “affordable" example of an important rarity
in the Morgan dollar series.

#007226

1469 1894 MS-63 (NGC). Largely brilliant with nuances of faint rose

and champagne. Broadly sweeping cartwheel lustre enhances
the satiny surfaces of this scarce and popular low-mintage
Morgan dollar from the Philadelphia Mint; just 100,010 pieces
were struck.

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1470 1894 Brilliant Uncirculated-60, light slide marks. Brilliant

and lustrous. Sharply struck overall, with softness noted on
a few strands of hair above Liberty's ear. Close examination
reveals a faint hairline mark on Liberty's cheek. The 1894
has a scant mintage of just 110,972 pieces, the third lowest
production figure in the Morgan dollar series after the 1895
and the 1893-S.

#007228

1471 1894 AU-55 (ICG). Sharply struck with almost all of the original

mint lustre still surviving. Both surfaces exhibit delicate pewter
gray iridescence with wisps and blushes of pale gold at the
borders.

#007228

1473 1894 Very Fine-20, probably lightly cleaned long ago, though

that is open to interpretation. Medium silver gray with warm
rose highlights.

#007228

1474 1894 Very Good-8, but the coin has been harshly cleaned
leaving pale gray patina with some gold about the edge. No
rim nicks or other major field marks further detract from this
coin's appearance. Scarce in any grade.

#007228

1475 Pair of Morgan dollars: ☆ 1894-0 Very Choice About Un-
circulated-58. Attractive peripheral toning, satiny lustre in
the fields, a couple of reverse edge marks are noted ☆ 1897-0
Choice About Uncirculated-55. Silver-gray lustre, starting to
fade to golden fields, with moderate evidence of brief circula-
tion. (Total: 2 pieces)

1476 Four Morgan dollars: ☆ 1894-0 Choice About Uncirculated-55.
Satiny lustre with rich golden toning at the obverse periphery
☆ 1899-S About Uncirculated-50. Frosty silver gray with rose
highlights ☆ 1901 About Uncirculated-50. Satiny lustre ☆
1903-S Extremely Fine-40. Lustre remaining with rich rose and
a touch of lilac at the obverse periphery. (Total: 4 pieces)

1472 1894 About Uncirculated-50. Another scarce date that is hard

to locate in high grades. The present example shows a frame of
rich coppery gold around the rims with the centers remaining
bright silver. Enough lustre remains to please the eye and the
surfaces are typical of a lightly circulated coin.

#007228

1477 1894-S Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63. Sharply struck. Pale
champagne complements the frostv devices and satinv fields.

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1478 1894-S Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly Choice-62. Frostr de\ ices
and satiny fields. The centers are brilliant changing to pale gold
at the rims.

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1479 1894-S MS-61 (PCGS). Partially brilliant with blushes of gold.
Most design features show bold definition. The reverse exhibits
considerable prooflike character.

#007232

1480 1894-S Very Choice About Uncirculated-58. This frosty ex-
ample is bright silver with just a touch of gold. An attractive
coin that is quite close to full Mint State.

#007232

1481 1894-S Choice About Uncirculated-55, or better. Prooflike
surfaces that magnify the bagmarks that are seen on this dif-
ficult date. Well struck with some light obverse toning about
the edge. A coin that would fit very nicely into a Mint State
set.

#007232

1482 1895-0 AU-55 (NGC). Medium golden gray with retained

lustre. An attractive example with some prooflike reflectivity,
especially on the reverse.

#007236

1483 1895-0 About Uncirculated-53. Bright silver with some lustre

in the protected areas and a touch of gold around the rims.
There are a few edge nicks across from Liberty's face, otherwise
the surfaces are pleasing for a lightly circulated Morgan dollar.
Another key date that is always sought-after and highly prized
by date collectors.

#007236

1484 1895-0 EF-45 (PCGS). Vividly toned in varied rainbow hues
with lilac, pink, orange, blue, and sea green predominating.
Only 450,000 1895-0 dollars were minted, a low figure by
Morgan dollar standards. Survivors are scarce in all grades.

#007236

1485 1895-0 VF-35 (ICG). Charcoal gray toning with vivid or-
ange-gold and lilac iridescent highlights. Close examination
reveals a faded line on Liberty's cheek. Relatively few were
released into circulation at the time of issue, and almost all of
the undistributed supply went directly from Treasury storage
vaults into the melter's furnace.

#007236

1486 1895-0 Choice Very Fine-35. Steel gray and quite close to Ex-
tremely Fine displaying hints of mint lustre. The coin displays
a few minor rim tics and signs of a very light past cleaning.
These imperfections are not overbearing and the general look
of the coin is rather pleasant. A forceful strike adds to the
overall appeal.

#007236

1487 1895-S Brilliant Uncirculated-60 PL, lightly cleaned. The frosty
devices nicely complement the reflective fields. Both surfaces
exhibit pale champagne iridescence. A touch of striking soft-
ness is noted above Liberty's ear, but virtually all other design
features are sharp.

#007238

1488 1895-S Very Fine-25. Medium gray to silver with a dusting of
peripheral russet toning. The surfaces are attractive despite
moderate wear and a couple of shallow edge nicks. A scarce
and desirable date that haunts many wish lists.

#007238

1489 1895-S Very Fine-20. Medium silver gray with some golden
highlights. A popular San Francisco Mint issue.

#007238

1490 Trio of silver dollars: ☆ 1896 Very Choice Brilliant Uncir-
culated-64. Deep lilac and gold toning over semi-reflective
surfaces. The strike is excellent giving this coin nice appeal ☆
1897 Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64. Medium gold ton-
ing over well preserved surfaces. A strong strike gives this coin
wonderful eye appeal ☆ 1925 Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-tv.
Deep iridescent toning over typically struck surfaces. (Total:
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1491 1896-0 MS-61 (PCGS). Pleasing satiny lustre. A splendid strike in
virtually all areas except for a few strands of hair above Liberty's
ear. Pale champagne in the central areas changes to rosy gold at
the borders. The 1896-0 is a scarce issue in About Uncirculated
and higher grades despite a generous mintage of 4,900,000 pieces.
Presumably, the 1896-0 was severely depleted by the great
Morgan dollar meltings that took place circa 1918.

#007242

1492 Pair of New Orleans Morgan dollars, each Choice About
Uncirculated-55: ☆ 1896-0 ☆ 1897-0. Both are lustrous with
some varied golden highlights. (Total: 2 pieces)

1493 Morgan dollar duo: ☆ 1896-0 Choice About Uncirculated-55.
Attractive gold and russet toning ☆ 1903-0 Very Fine-25. Steel
gray and attractive. (Total: 2 pieces)

1494 Two certified Morgan dollars: ☆ 1896-0 AU-53 (PCGS). Rich
olive-gray toning over both surfaces ☆ 1903-S EF-40 (PCGS).
Deep rich rose-gray and bluish gray over both surfaces. (Total:
2 pieces)

Elusive MS-64 1896-S $1

1495 1896-S MS-64 (PCGS). Fully lustrous and essentially brilliant
with just a whisper of pearl gray iridescence. The strike is
about average with a touch of softness noted above Liberty's
ear and on the eagle's chest. The 1896-S is unusual insofar
as it has a generous mintage of 5,000,000 pieces and accord-
ingly should be quite common, but nonetheless is scarce
in all grades and quite rare in Uncirculated condition. The
explanation seems to be that relatively few examples were
issued into circulation at the time of mintage, but rather were
shipped directly from the San Francisco Mint to Treasury
vaults, where they remained for more than two decades.
Thereafter in 1918, a law was enacted — the Pittman Act that
resulted in more than 270,000,000 Morgan dollars being
reclaimed into bullion. Although no record was maintained
of which dates were melted, it's reasonable to infer that tlu
1896-S was among the most severely depleted issues.

#007244

Frosty MS-64 1896-S $1

1496 1896-S MS-64 (PCGS). Frosty lustre. Pearl gray toning comple-

ments the central areas, while wisps and tinges of gold grace
the borders. A few strands above Liberty's ear show a touch
of softness, but most other design features are sharp.

#007244

1497 1896-S MS-63 (PCGS). Partially brilliant with blushes of gold.

The obverse has satiny lustre, and is sharp in virtually all areas
save for directly above Liberty's ear. On the reverse, the eagle
motif is sharp and frosty, while the field is satiny. Quite scarce
in all grades. The history of the issue, like many of the others
in the Morgan series, can be reasonably inferred. Presumably,
all but a small percentage went from the coinage press directly
to storage vaults. When the great silver dollar meltings of the
second decade of the 20th century occurred, it's clear that the
1896-S was one of the issues that ended up being severely
depleted. It appears that only a few bags ended up surviving;
indeed, if we base our estimates on PCGS and NGC population
statistics, it could be that only one or two bags of Uncirculated
specimens emerged from the giant Treasury' Department Hoard
distributed into numismatic channels in the 1960s.

#007244

1498 Quartette of Morgan dollars grading MS-65 (PCGS): 1897.
Lovely golden gray lustre ☆ 1898. Lustrous with hints of rose
at the peripheries ☆ 1900. Satiny ☆ 1921. Frosty golden lustre.
(Total: 4 pieces)

1499 1897-S Gem Brilliant Uncirculated-65. Slightly prooflike with
attractive frost on Liberty's head and partially reflective fields.
The fields and devices are all quite clean on this desirable
Gem level specimen. Toned with a touch of hazy gold over
the surfaces.

#007250

1500 1898 MS-66 (PCGS). A satiny, highly lustrous Gem, somewhat

prooflike with faint cameo contrast on both sides.

#007252

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1501 Trio of Gem Brilliant Uncirculated-65 Morgan dollars: ☆

1898. Rich golden toning on both sides, heaviest on the reverse
☆ 1898-0. Mottled gold and peach toning ☆ 1904-0. Largely
brilliant with a dusting of faint champagne. (Total: 3 pieces)

1510 Uncirculated Morgan dollar pair: ☆ 1899 Brilliant Uncir-
culated, nearly Choice-62. Strong cartwheel lustre and pale ;
golden tones ☆ 1899-S Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly Choice-

61. Deep champagne hues and strong lustre. A nice pair. (Total:

2 pieces)

1511 Trio of Morgan dollars: ☆ 1900 Gem Brilliant Uncirculated-
65. A very satiny coin with delightful eye appeal. Well struck
☆ 1900-0 Gem Brilliant Uncirculated-65. A wonderful coin
with outstanding surfaces and great mint lustre. The strike is
excellent giving this coin the look of a super grade ☆ 1901-0
Gem Brilliant Uncirculated-65, or nearly so. A few light contact !
marks are noted on the cheek. The strike is typical and the
lustre is strong and satiny. (Total: 3 pieces)

1502 1898-0 MS-66 DMPL (PCGS). Sharply struck and mostly
brilliant with blushes of pale gold. The frosty devices con-
trast beautifully with the blazing mirror fields. A prize that
combines exceptional eye appeal and outstanding technical
quality, and is worthy of a generous bid.

#097255

1503 1898-S Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64. Toned with
light sunset gold over lustrous surfaces. Close examination
will find a scuff before Liberty's forehead and a selection of
reeding marks on her broad cheek with a few more on the
eagle's breast and surrounding field. A scarce date and a coin
with solid collector appeal.

#007256

1504 Three Morgan dollars grading MS-63 (PCGS): ☆ 1898-S. Lus-
trous ☆ 1899-S. Lustrous ☆ 1900-S. Lustrous golden surfaces.
(Total: 3 pieces)

1505 Trio of S-Mint Morgan dollars: ☆ 1898-S Choice About Uncir-
culated-55. An attractive coin that has only the slightest rub on
the highest points. In fact, the reverse is fully Mint State with
excellent lustre ☆ 1899-S About Uncirculated-50, with the look
of a coin that has had its surfaces processed. Still has a bright
and lustrous appearance ☆ 1900-S Brilliant Uncirculated-60,
but the coin has been wiped and now has some moderate
hairlines. Attractive russet and blue obverse toning. (Total: 3
pieces)

1506 Pair of Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64 Morgans: ☆
1899 Lovely russet and blue obverse toning that combines
with a satiny reverse to give this date excellent eye appeal.
Well struck and scarce this nice ☆ 1903-0 Pleasing russet and
rose-gold toning over attractive surfaces. A thin hairline on
the face is all that keeps this coin from being a Gem. (Total: 2
pieces)

1512 1900 MS-64 (PCGS). Strong lustre supports even champagne

highlights on both sides.

Holder marked VAM-24 Doubled Wing.

#133954

1513 1900-O/CC MS-64 (PCGS). Sharply struck and lustrous.

Mostly brilliant surfaces with blushes of pale gold. This variety
constitutes just a small proportion, probably less than 10%, of
the overall 1900-0 silver dollar population.

Walter Breen records a tradition in his Encyclopedia that "during removal
of the CC Assay Office (ex-Mint) furnishings, 6 working rev. were found, sent
to Philadelphia, and remintmarked for New Orleans use."

#007268

1507 Two Morgan dollars grading MS-63 (PCGS): ☆ 1899 ☆ 1903-
O. Both with satiny surfaces. (Total: 2 pieces)

1508 Morgan and Peace dollar duo: ☆ 1899 Choice Brilliant Uncircu-
lated-63 ☆ 1921 Peace. Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly Choice-61.
Nicely struck for the date. Both are lustrous with pale golden
toning. (Total: 2 pieces)

1509 Pair of silver dollars: ☆ 1899 Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63.
Brilliant 1928 About Uncirculated-50. Deep rose and gold
highlights. Both are lustrous. (Total: 2 pieces)

1514 1900-S MS-66 (PCGS). A satiny beauty with intense cartwheel
lustre and faint champagne toning on both sides. Just one ex-
ample of the date has been graded finer by PCGS. Exceptional
quality and eye appeal combine here.

#007270

1515 Pair of Mint State silver dollars grading Very Choice Bril-
liant Uncirculated-64 (NGC): tY 1900-S 1902-S. Both display

lovely satiny surfaces with splashes of delicate golden rose.
(Total: 2 pieces)

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Famous Condition Rarity Date

1516 1901 MS-61 (PCGS). Intense cartwheel lustre leaps from the

satiny, largely brilliant surfaces, with halos of deepening gold
and rose forming at the rims. Aesthetically appealing and
undeniably choice for the assigned grade. A rare date in Mint
State despite its mintage of more than 6.9 million pieces. Most
of that mintage either saw heavy circulation or was later melted
under provisions of the 1918 Pittman Act. While circulated
examples of the date are always readily available at a nominal
cost, no bag quantities of the date were forthcoming in the
early 1960s at the time of the Treasury releases, thus keeping
down the population of Uncirculated pieces and creating one
of the great condition rarities of the Morgan dollar series in the
process.

#007272

1517 1901 AU-58 (NGC). Largely brilliant and equally lustrous.

Scarce in choice AU, as here, and an outright rarity in Mint
State.

#007272

1518 1901-S MS-63 (PCGS). Frosty and sharply struck in virtually

all areas, save for a few strands of hair directly above Liberty's
ear. Both surfaces exhibit delicate pewter gray toning. Wisps
and tinges of golden brown and navy blue complement the

obverse rim.

#007276

1519 1901-S Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63. Medium gold ton-

ing on this coin combined with a great strike gives this coin
a marvelous look. Scarce this nice and well worth a closer

inspection.

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1520 1902-S MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant, satiny, and sharply struck. A
handsome example of this scarce and desirable issue.

#007282

1521 1902-S Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63, perhaps a bit better.
Tremendous iridescent toning on the obverse, the reverse has
light gold. A difficult date that has excellent eye appeal and is
well worth a premium bid.

Impressive Gem 1903-0 $1

Tied for Finest Graded by PCGS

1522 1903-0 MS-67 (PCGS). A sparkling Gem with satiny smooth
surfaces that display robust cartwheel lustre. A beautiful coin,
nicely struck. At one time, 1903-0 along with its New Orleans
Mint counterpart from 1904, was considered among the rarest
of all Morgans. Indeed, even in just VF or EF, it was worth
well over $1,000, prior to the Treasury silver dollar releases
of the early 1960s. At that time, few collectors had ever even
heard of a Mint State 1903-0 Morgan dollar. Once the Treasury
hoard was released, it was determined that several bags of the
1903-0 dollars were included, and at 1,000 pieces per bag, the
legendary rarity of the date ceased nearly immediately. Today,
it has regained a bit of its status, but it is far from legend.

PCGS Population: 53; none finer within any designation.

#007286

1523 1903-0 Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63. Bright and satiny
with a whisper of faint champagne toning. One of the great
"story coins" of the Morgan dollar series. At one time, the 1903-
O was an amazing rarity in Uncirculated grades, but enter the
Treasury release of several bags in the early 1960s, and the date
is now only modestly scarce in Uncirculated.

#007286

1524 1903-S About Uncirculated-50, cleaned long ago, one hairline
above Liberty's ear re-engraved. All things considered, still an
attractive example of an elusive San Francisco Mint issue

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1530 1921-S MS-65 (NGC). A frosty Gem with strong cartwheel

lustre, and with rich golden highlights forming at the rims.

#007300

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1904 Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64. Beautiful russet
blue toning bathes this coin in a regal glow. The surfaces are
clean with a couple of minor scuffs, but nothing too detracting.
A common date with uncommon beauty.

#007290

1526

Trio of 1904-0 Morgan dollars, each graded Gem Brilliant
Uncirculated-65. A handsome trio that exhibit clean cheeks
and satiny lustre with one showing some prooflike flash. The
strike of these three coins is typical with the central area a bit
weak. A very attractive group. (Total: 3 pieces)

1527 1904-S MS-63 (PCGS). Brilliant and satiny. A small planchet

chip is noted by the fifth obverse star and is mentioned for
accuracy's sake. Yet another Morgan dollar issue that's elusive
in Uncirculated. PCGS and NGC population statistics sug-
gest the possibility that only a couple of bags of Uncirculated
specimens (i.e. 2,000 pieces) survived the melter's furnace.

#007294

Splendidly Toned Choice Brilliant
Uncirculated 1904-S Morgan

1529 1921-S Morgan. MS-65 (PCGS). A fully brilliant and highly

lustrous Gem from the final year of Morgan dollar coinage.

#007300

1528

1904-S Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63, or finer. Toned with
rich coppery gold over lustre, with hints of peripheral blue.
The surfaces are excellent with a minor lustre scuff or two and
some chatter marks on Liberty's neck, but no deep nicks are
present. A highly desirable coin for the specialist who needs
this elusive date. An average strike for this San Francisco issue,
with softness on Liberty's curl over her ear and the eagle's
breast, areas seldom found sharp on this issue.

#007294

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1531 1921 Peace. MS-65 (PCGS). Pleasing satiny lustre with just a

whisper of gold-gray iridescence. A handsome Gem example
set aside during the first year of issue.

#007356

1532 1921 Peace. MS-65 (NGC). Light gold toning about the edge

gives this coin its charm. A few reverse spots are seen on this
typically struck coin for this date. A respectable example of
this first year of issue of the coin that represented the "End of
all Wars."

#007356

1534 1921 Peace. Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64. This
shimmering, velvet-silk specimen offers a central strike that is
noticeably sharper than the norm. A gratifying shade of gold
and subtle champagne-rose iridescence completes both sides
of this appealing coin.

#007356

1535 1921 Peace. Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64. Lovely
medium gold toning over well preserved surfaces. No major
marks interfere with the magnificent eye appeal of this first
year of issue of this new design. An above average coin for the
grade and should be bid upon accordingly.

#007356

1536 Selection of certified Peace dollars: ☆ 1921 MS-63 (PCGS).
Bright rose-gray with deep rich silver gray at the devices ☆
1922 MS-63 (PCGS). Lustrous ☆ 1922-S MS-62 (NGC). Rich
frosty rose-gray surfaces ☆ 1923 MS-63 (NGC). Lustrous ☆
1923-D MS-63 (NGC). Frosty pearl gray surfaces ☆ 1924 MS-
64 (PCGS). Lustrous with splashes of mottled rose-gray over
both surfaces, reverse with a crescent of deep rich rose and
sea green ☆ 1925 MS-63 (NGC). Satiny lustre ☆ 1925-S MS-63
(NGC). Lustrous with just a whisper of gold ☆ 1926 MS-63
(NGC). Satiny golden gray surfaces. (Total: 9 pieces)

1533 1921 Peace. MS-64 (NGC). A satiny and lustrous example

from the first year of the design type, struck in high relief and
distinctly beautiful as such. Nicely struck at the center of the
obverse, and much stronger in detail than is typical for the

date.

#007356

1537 1921 Peace. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63. Light toning
over satiny smooth surfaces. Typical strike for this date but the
lustre is first-rate. Devoid of any major marks and certainly
worthy of an above average Peace dollar set.

#007356

1538 1921 Peace. Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly Choice-62. Rich
golden gray with strong supportive lustre. A light obverse
mark hides in Liberty's tresses, otherwise fully choice. Nicely
struck with stronger details at the obverse center than typically
encountered.

#007356

1539 Selection of Peace dollars: ☆ 1921 Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly
Choice-62 ☆ 1924-S Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly Choice-61
1927 Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly Choice-61 t 1928 Brilliant
Uncirculated-60 ☆ 1935-S Brilliant Uncirculated-60. All have
been lightly cleaned at one time with most retoned. In-person
inspection is recommended. (Total: 5 pieces)

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1540 Pair of Peace dollars: ☆ 1921 Brilliant Uncirculated-60. Light
golden toning over satiny surfaces. A rubber band streak on
the reverse. A better than average strike gives this coin some
added charm ☆ 1922-S Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63.
Blast white surfaces that are quite lustrous and very nice for
the grade. (Total: 2 pieces)

1541 Trio of Peace dollars: ☆ 1921 Brilliant Uncirculated-60, but

the coin has been lightly dipped. Some pale toning is present
to add warmth to this coin's appeal ☆ 1927-D Choice Brilliant
Uncirculated-63. Pale golden toning over nicely preserved
surfaces. A decent strike is noted for this difficult date ☆ 1934
Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63. Very smooth surfaces that
show excellent lustre. A very good strike is seen which adds
further to this coin's appeal. (Total: 3 pieces)

1542 Roll of 1921 Peace dollars, grades range from Very Good to
About Uncirculated with the average Very Fine to Extremely
Fine. Some have been cleaned at one time or another, others
have minor problems. In-person inspection is recommended.
(Total: 20 pieces)

1543 Complete set of Peace dollars, 1921 to 1935-S. The grades
range from Very Fine-20 (1923-S, 1924, 1925-S, 1926-D) to About
Uncirculated-55 or better. Most show nice mint color but a few
have been cleaned and exhibit some hairlines. A decent set that
gives a beginning collector a good base from which to build a
superior set. (Total: 24 pieces)

1544 Complete Set of Peace dollars 1921-1935. The grades range
from Extremely Fine-40 to Brilliant Uncirculated-60, with the
1921 and the 1928 grading Extremely Fine-40. Some of the coins
are lightly damaged due to cleaning or improper storage; still
this set is a very good starter set that can be improved upon.
(Total: 24 pieces)

1545 Roll of 1922 (10) and 1923 (10) Peace dollars. This roll con-
tains some of both dates and the average grade is Very Choice
Brilliant Uncirculated-64 with a few higher and a few lower
in terms of quality. It appears to have been a hand-selected
portion from a larger group of coins set aside for their higher
quality. (Total: 20 pieces)

1546 Beginner set of Peace dollars, which consists of the follow-
ing: ☆ 1922-PD ☆ 1924 ☆ 1927 which grade Choice Brilliant
Uncirculated-63 or better and have nice lustre and premium
surfaces. The set continues with the following dates: ☆ 1922-
S ☆ 1923-S ☆ 1924-S ☆ 1925-S ☆ 1927-S which grade Choice
About Uncirculated-55 or better. The 1925-S has been severely
wiped on the lower obverse. A very attractive set that should
be closely viewed. (Total: 9 pieces)

1547 Set of Peace dollars 1922-1935. Complete for those years and
mints. The grades range from Fine-15 (1934-S) to Brilliant Un-
circulated-60 with many About Uncirculated-50 coins (1928)
included. This set also contains and extra 1922, an 1877-S trade
dollar in Extremely Fine-40 but cleaned; a 1950 Canada silver
dollar that is About Uncirculated-50 and a Bermuda Crown
dated 1959 that is Brilliant Uncirculated-60. A very useful set
that should be seen, as this will reward the prospective buyer
quite handsomely. (Total: 27 pieces)

1548 1922-D MS-66 (PCGS). A sparkling Gem Peace dollar, highly

lustrous and aesthetically appealing. Somewhat cameo-like on
the reverse, though "prooflike" does not quite make the mark.
Scarce in MS-66, a statement that can be applied to virtually
every date in the Peace dollar series; for some reason, this
series did not fare well in canvas Mint shipping and storage
bags.

#007358

1549 1923 Gem Brilliant Uncirculated-66. This bright silver ex-

ample has just a subtle golden hue. The surfaces are completely
engulfed in frosty mint lustre. A gorgeous example that is
virtually pristine.

#007360

1550 Starter set of Peace dollars, which consists of the following:
☆ 1923-PD ☆ 1925 ☆ 1926-PDS ☆ 1928-S ☆ 1935. The grades
range from Choice About Uncirculated-55 (1923-D and 1928-
S) to Brilliant Uncirculated-60. Most are bright and untoned
with decent strikes. An excellent group for the beginner to
build upon. (Total: 8 pieces)

1551 Pair of Gem 1924 Peace dollars: ☆ Gem Brilliant Uncir-
culated-65. Deep pearlescent gray with bursts of rainbow
iridescence, no doubt from long-term storage in an old en-
velope. Heavy underlying cartwheel lustre sets the scene for
this aesthetic beauty ☆ Gem Brilliant Uncirculated-65. Deep
pearlescent gray with rich gold and orange toning supported
by strong lustre. (Total: 2 pieces)

1552 1925 Gem Brilliant Uncirculated-65. A sparkling beauty with

intense cartwheel lustre and pale champagne toning.

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1553 1927 Gem Brilliant Uncirculated-65. A lustrous gem example

of one of three regular-issue dates in the series with a produc-
tion run of fewer than one million pieces — in this instance
848,000 coins were struck. Pale champagne iridescence glows
brightly and uniformly on both sides.

#007370

1554 Trio of Peace dollars: ☆ 1927 Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly
Choice-62. Frosty white lustre ☆ 1927-S Choice About Uncir-
culated-58. Lustrous and just a bit of wear ☆ 1928-S Brilliant
Uncirculated-60 or finer. Satiny lustre. (Total: 3 pieces)

Brilliant, Satiny MS-65 1927-S $1

1555 1927-S MS-65 (NGC). Fully brilliant with pleasing satiny lus-
tre. A small reverse rim mark is noted at 1 :00 and is mentioned
for accuracy's sake. The 1927-S is quite rare at the MS-65 level,
and exceedingly rare finer. The presently offered example
is tied with a few dozen others for second finest certified
by NGC. Worth a generous bid from the numismatist who
demands outstanding quality.

#007372

1556 1928 MS-63 (NGC). Highly lustrous and attractive for the

grade, perhaps even conservatively graded given the state
of third-party certified Peace dollars in today s numismatic

marketplace.

#007373

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1557 1928 Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63. Largely brilliant and

smoothly lustrous. From a mintage for the date of 360,649 pieces,
the lowest regular-issue production run in the entire series.

#007373

1558 1928 Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63. Silky smooth surfaces

that are quite lustrous. Well struck with no major marks that
would detract from this coin's excellent eye appeal. Scarce as
this is one of the key dates to this series.

#007373

Roll of 1928 Dollars

1559 Roll of 1928 Peace dollars grades range from Very Fine to
Choice About Uncirculated with the average Choice Ex-
tremely Fine-45 to Choice About Uncirculated-55. Several
have been lightly cleaned, others with minor problems. In-
person inspection is recommended. (Total: 20 pieces)

1560 1928 Choice About Uncirculated-55. Medium gray and gold

toning over smooth, satiny surfaces. A good strike. A light stain
on the reverse which is of minimal consequence.

#007373

1561 1928 Choice Extremely Fine-45 with respect to wear. The fields
and devices, though quite assertive, reveal a scattering of small
specks, as well as some light hairlines from a past cleaning.

#007373

1562 Pair of Peace dollars: 1928 Very Fine-25. Steel gray toning
and nice surfaces ☆ 1934-S About Uncirculated-50 or nearh
so. Golden lustre in the protected areas. (Total: 2 pieces)

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U.S. TRADE DOLLARS

1566 Pair of silver dollars: ☆ 1934-D Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-!

63. A frosty coin that has decently preserved surfaces. A good)
strike ☆ 1935-S Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63. Lightlyd
toned and mostly free from serious marks and has creamy-
mint lustre. A handsome late date pair. (Total: 2 pieces)

1563 1928-S MS-64 (PCGS). Delightful cartwheel lustre supports

a sweeping array of rich champagne hues.

#007374

1564 1928-S Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly Choice-62, sharpness of

Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63. Medium champagne high-
lights present on both sides of this lustrous Peace dollar.

#007374

1567 1934-S MS-62 (PCGS). Brilliant and frosty. The eye appeal is

exceptional for the grade as the surfaces are largely devoid!
of distracting bagmarks. Comparatively few Uncirculated ex-
amples were set aside in the year of issue, presumably because |
the nation hadn't yet recovered from the Great Depression and!
there were few collectors in 1934 who had could bear the expense |
of adding this large silver denomination to their cabinets.

#007377

1565 1934 MS-66 (PCGS). A visually exciting Gem with strong

lustre and a bold strike. Careful scrutiny with an 8X loupe
and a 100 watt bulb fails to yield a solitary reason why this
coin should not be in a MS-66 third-party holder — this one is
a beauty!

#007375

1568 1935-S 3 Rays. Gem Brilliant Uncirculated-65. Dashes of rich

tobacco gold add vivid color to the underlying reflective silver-
white fields and meticulous devices on this extraordinary coin.

#007379

Choice Proof 1876 Trade $1

1569 1876 Type I/II. Very Choice Proof-64. Rich lilac-gray deepens at the edges of the devices, with bursts of pale rose and
electric blue evenly dispersed across the surfaces. One of 1,150 Proofs struck during our nation's Centennial year.

From the Collection of Benjamin Woodruff.

#007056

1570 Two trade dollars: ☆ 1876-S Type I/I. About Uncirculated-50. Mixture of mottled rose and lilac over both surfaces
with a splash of blue-green on the reverse A 1877-S Brilliant Uncirculated-60. Light hairlines visible on both surfaces.
(Total: 2 pieces)

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1571 1879 Proof-66 (PCGS). A splendid Gem that combines the dual qualities of superb preservation with outstand-

ing aesthetic appeal. The obverse has intermingled gold and violet toning at the center changing to sky blue at
the border. The reverse has pleasing gold iridescence accented by faint violet highlights. The reverse in particular
shows bold cameo contrast; there is no Cameo designation on the PCGS label, however. 1879 is the first year since
the inception of the denomination that no trade dollars were made for the channels of commerce; indeed, only 1,541
Proof examples were produced, all to accommodate coin collector demand.

From the Dr. Hesselgesser Collection.

#007059

Gorgeous Gem Proof-Only 1880 Trade $1

1572 1880 Proof-65 (NGC). Frosty motifs and reflective fields. Rich
golden toning deepens outwardly from the pale champagne
centers, turning to deep smoky gold at the rims. Sharply
struck — not always a given for Proof trade dollars, but this
is as sharp as can be.

Beginning at the Philadelphia Mint in 1878, only Proofs were struck in
the trade dollar series. These proved quite popular with collectors, with
1880 being especially so. This lovely gem is eminently affordable and will
be a treasure to own.

#007060

Lovely Proof-65 1882 Trade $1

Gem Cameo Example

1573 1882 Proof-65 CAM (PCGS). A lovely Gem exhibiting sharp
frosty devices and glittering mirror fields. The central areas
exhibit beautiful intermingled gold and violet toning. Tinges
of sky blue enhance the rims. A mere 1,097 trade dollars were
coined during the year, all Proofs made to accommodate coin
collector demand. The presently offered specimen ranks
among the finest survivors of the issue, both technicallv and
aesthetically. We expect many generous bids.

PCGS Population: 4, 4 finer within the designation (Proof-68 CAM
finest).

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Exceedingly Rare J-148b Gold Dollar

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1574 1852 pattern gold dollar. Judd-148b, Pollock-unlisted.
Rarity-8. Proof-62 (PCGS). Brass. Plain edge. A distinctive
specimen characterized by muted frosty lustre and delicate
olive-gold toning. The editors of the most recent edition of
Judd (9th), estimate a surviving population of just two or
three pieces. Two reverse die cracks, one at 9:00 extending
through the span of the ring from the outer rim through the
upper part of the wreath to the inner rim. The second crack
extends from the outer rim at 12:00 to the right edge of the
stand of the first L in DOLLAR.

PCGS Population: 1; none finer.

This variety was not listed in Andrew Pollock's United States Patterns
and Related Issues because the supposed unique "brass" piece offered in
Bowers and Merena's 1991 sale of the Polis Collection, upon spectral
analysis, turned out to be copper.

#011618

1575 1858 pattern l<t. J-213, P-251. Rarity-5. Proof-64 (NGC). Cop-

per-nickel. Plain edge. Low Date, Low Leaves reverse style.
Bright and reflective gold with lightly frosted motifs and pale
rose highlights. A transitional pattern featuring the obverse
adopted for circulating coinage in 1859 coupled with the
reverse design of the 1858 Flying Eagle cents with the well-
known "cereal" wreath style. According to the uspatterns.com
website, "This pattern with the Indian cent obverse and the
regular cereal reverse was part of a 12-piece set which was
sold to collectors by the Mint." A neat opportunity to obtain
an 1858 Indian cent for your collection.

#11897

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Paquet's 1859 Gilt Pattern $20
The Bass Specimen — Pollock Plate Coin
Judd-257, High Rarity-6

1576 1859 pattern $20. J-257, P-305. Rarity-6+. Proof-61 (NGC).

Gilt copper. Reeded edge. Bright yellow gilt on a nicely
struck planchet, with all of Anthony Paquet's design details
crisp and sharp. Somewhat matte-like in appearance, with
some hairlines present on both sides. Design by Paquet in his
sophomore year at the Mint, his representation of Liberty is
somewhat haughty in appearance with her upright demeanor
and nearly scowling face. An unusual design type and a fairly
scarce variety as well; indeed, it is thought that perhaps just
20 or so examples of J-257 can be accounted for. This notable
specimen exhibits a great pedigree, and was also illustrated
in the pattern reference by Andrew W. Pollock, 111.

NGC Census: 1; 8 finer within the designation (Proof-64 finest).

Two reverse centering dots, one small, the other slightly larger, just to
the viewer's right of the second L in DOLLARS.

From Abe Kosoff's sale of May 1942. Lot 165; New Netherlands
61st sale, June 1970, Lot 8; Powers ami Merena 's sale of the Pass
Collection, Map 1999, Lot 1402.

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Gilt 1860 Pattern Half Eagle
Judd-272, Low Rarity-6
One of The Bass Specimens

1577 1860 pattern $5. J-272, P-320. Rarity-6-. Proof-63 (NGC). Gilt
copper. Reeded edge. Bright yellow with olive highlights.
Some pale blue and deep gold cloudiness in the fields. A
sharply struck representative example of this half eagle pat-
tern struck on a broader eagle-sized planchet, reportedly in
an effort to find a half eagle that would not be easily counter-
feited. Longacre's portrait of Liberty facing right, is at once
forceful and dynamic, though the reverse eagle's stature is
small enough that the bird looks lost. A neat variety with the
V in FIVE actually an inverted A. Harry Bass took a liking to
this issue, procuring three examples between May 1970 and
April 1972. The present coin is the solitary representative of
the variety at the Proof-63 grade level in the NGC Census
Report, with just one other gilt J-272 listed there at a finer
grade. Another grand opportunity to obtain a recognized
scarcity in the pattern series.

NGC Census: 1; 1 finer within the designation (Proof-64).

From Stack's sale of the Di Bello Collection, May 1970, Lot
484; Bowers and Merena's sale of the Bass Collection, May 1999,
Lot 1350.

#012079

1578 1864 pattern l<t. J-356a, P-427. Rarity-6-. MS-62 BN (PCGS).

Copper. Plain edge. Regular-issue Indian cent dies, without
"L." Struck on a thick planchet similar in style to those used
for copper-nickel impressions. Both surfaces exhibit warm
chocolate brown toning with delicate blue and pink iridescent
highlights. Virtually all design features show bold definition.
A pair of nicks on Liberty's cheek will enable this specimen to

be identified at any point in the future.

PCGS Population: 1, 2 finer within any designation (MS-65 RB finest).

Because of Civil War era coin hoarding, copper-nickel Flying Eagle
and Indian cents dated through 1864 disappeared from circulation and
were supplanted by a vast array of Civil War token varieties. In 1864
the Mint addressed this problem by producing Indian cents in several
different experimental composition formats that they believed would
be less subject to hoarding. These experimental formats included thin-
planchet copper-nickel pieces, thick and thin-planchet copper pieces,
and some thin-planchet copper-tin alloy pieces. In the end, the Mint
opted for a thin-planchet alloy of bronze: 95% copper and a 5% mixture
of tin and zinc.

#052299

1865 Indian Cent in Copper

Fiery Red Proof-63

1579 1865 pattern l<r. J-403, P-471. Rarity-7+. Proof-63 RD (PCGS).

Copper. Plain edge. Regular-issue Indian cent dies. Thin
planchet. Plain 5. Mostly blazing red with hints of rose and
violet and a splash of intense blue-violet at the obverse rim
at 9:00. The presently offered piece is a sharply struck, four-
diamond impression. Virtually all design features are defined
to full advantage including the feather details in Liberty's
war bonnet and the foliage and acorn details on the reverse
wreath. The distinction between copper and the bronze alloy
from which regular-issue Indian cents were coined should
be regarded as tentative unless accompanied by information
pertaining to the spectral analysis of the composition.

#080579

Gilt 1868 Pattern $10 Rarity
Judd-662, Low Rarity-7
The Bass Specimen
Finest Certified by NGC

1580 1868 pattern $10. J-662, P-735. Rarity-7-. Proof-60 (NGC). Gilt
copper. Reeded edge. Low Date variety. Bright yellow gold
with distinctive olive highlights. Some cloudy pale blue and
faded gold areas in the fields. Nicely struck. Obverse head of
Liberty similar to that on circulating nickel three-cent pieces
of the era, reverse with smallish eagle low in field, IN GOD
WE TRUST on ribbon above. Die work, particularly on the
reverse, remarkably reminiscent of Paquet's work at the
Mint, though no paper trail can actually link Paquet to this
design. The only gilt specimen of J-662 currently certified by
NGC at the Proof-60 level, with none certified finer by that
firm. A distinctive design type and a rarity as well, making
for bidding excitement should more than one specialist in
the pattern series take a fancy to the present offering.

NGC Census: 1; none finer within the designation.

From B. Max Meld's sale of the Belden Roach Collection, Feb-
ruary 1944, Lot 499; New Netherlands Coin Co.’s 61st Sale, June
30, 1970, Lot 33; Bowers and Merena's sale of the Bass Collection
May 1999, Lot 1391.

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Standard Silver 1869 Pattern 50<t

Judd-748, Rarity-5

1581 1869 pattern 50<t. J-748, P-831. Rarity-5. Proof-65 (NGC). Silver. Reeded edge. Frosty motifs and mirrored fields

display faint, even champagne iridescence, heavier on the obverse than the reverse. A popular design type, the
Standard Silver pattern group is composed of many denominations, with the half dollar such as offered here among
the most popular of the issues. The present specimen is among the seven finest examples of J-748 certified thus far
by NGC. Visually pleasing and easily warranting the assigned grade.

NGC Census: 3; 4 finer within any designation (Proof-67 finest).

#060977

Gilt 1878 Quarter Eagle Rarity
The Bass Specimen
Judd-1567, Low Rarity-7

2x photo

1582 1878 pattern $2.50. J-1567, P-1757. Rarity-7-. Proof-61 (NGC). Gilt copper. Reeded edge. Sparkling yellow gold with

intense lustre and impressive olive highlights. Some pale blue cloudiness can be seen at Liberty's cheek and neck
area when the viewer's light source is reflected at just the right angle. Morgan's tightly coiffed head of Liberty to
left, E PLURIBUS UNUM around, date below. Perched eagle reverse with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and
denomination around. Nicely struck. Another great rarity in the pattern series, a pleasing coin with the Bass cachet
attached. Among the finest examples of J-1567 certified by NGC, worthwhile as such.

NGC Census: 1; 2 finer within any designation (Proof-64 finest).

From B. Max Mehl's sale of the Belden Roach Collection, February 1944, Lot 1028; New Netherlands 61st sale, June 1970,
Lot 66; Bowers and Merena's sale of the Bass Collection, May 1999, Lot 1340.

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Unique Copper 1884 Half Eagle Pattern Rarity
Judd-1736, Rarity-Unique
Proof-64 BN NGC

A.M. Smith, Dr. Conway Bolt Collections

1583 1884 pattern $5. J-1736, P-1947. Rarity-Unique. Proof-64 BN (NGC). Copper. Reeded edge. Deep chestnut with

traces of pale mint orange at certain devices. A sharply struck copper half eagle with good eye appeal and overall
physical integrity. Struck from the regular-issue dies for circulating gold half eagles of the date — the current Judd
reference calls it a "regular dies trial piece." Unique, reportedly so, with the only known example of Judd-1736 the
piece presently offered. This prized rarity made its first public auction appearance in M.H. Bolender's sale of the
AM. Smith Collection in February 1936, Lot 32; reappearing 30 years later in our sale of the Dr. Conway Bolt Collec-
tion, April 1966, Lot 1717, where it sold for $105; and again in recent times in the January 2006 Heritage sale. Lot
3716. More on this rarity is gleaned from pattern specialist Saul Teichman, who notes at his uspatterns.com website:
"Although these have been described as regular die trial pieces, this is believed to have been deliberately struck
as part of the unique copper set from the quarter to double eagle, including the rare 1884 trade dollar, presented
to A.M. Smith, who authored the Mint's visitor's guides." It is not very often that truly unique numismatic items
become available to collectors, but the present lot is a welcomed exception to that rule. We know of more than one
pattern specialist who will perk up immediately upon finding the only known example of Judd-1736 offered publicly
in our sale, and we suspect a few advanced half eagle specialists may cast more than a casual glance at this rarity
as well.

NGC Census: 1; no others certified at any grade.

From M.H. Bolender's sale of the A.M. Smith Collection, February 1936, Lot 32; our sale of the Dr. Conway Bolt Collection,
April 1966, Lot 1717; Heritage's sale of January 2006, Lot 3716.

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Unique Copper 1884 Eagle Pattern
Judd-1737, Rarity-Unique
Proof-65 RB PCGS

A.M. Smith, Dr. Conway Bolt Collections

1584 1884 pattern $10. J-1737, P-1948. Rarity-Unique. Proof-65 RB (PCGS). Copper. Reeded edge. Subdued mint orange

with violet and crimson highlights, somewhat reflective fields and frosty motifs, a few tiny flecks noted for accuracy.
Boldly struck and laden with eye appeal. As noted in our discussion of Judd-1736, the just-offered unique half
eagle pattern of the date, this rarity was struck from the regular-issue dies for circulating gold half eagles of the
date, and the current Judd reference calls it a "regular dies trial piece." As with the copper half eagle, this rarity is
also unique, with the only known example of the variety, Judd-1737, the piece presently offered. Seemingly these
two rarities — Judd-1736 and J-1737 — began their numismatic lives together in 1884 as part of a unique copper set
of coins, quarter dollar through double eagle, and have been inseparable ever since, having appeared in at least
three previous sales since 1936 as a duo, and now once again in a Stack's sale, some 40-plus years after our last
offering of the pair in the Bolt Collection. We hope the same fate overtakes this unique duo today in 2007, and they
go home together to an outstanding U.S. pattern coinage cabinet.

PCGS Population: 1; no others certified at any grade.

From M.H. Bolender's sale of the A.M. Smith Collection, February 1936, Lot 33; our sale of the Dr. Conway Bolt Collec-
tion, April 1966, Lot 1718; Heritage's sale of January 2006, Lot 3717.

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Territorial Gold

U.S. TERRITORIAL GOLD

Impressive 1834 Bechtler Half Eagle

1585 1834 Bechtler $5 gold. Kagin-17. Rarity-5. Plain Edge. 140 G, 20 CARATS. About Uncirculated-53. Struck in at-

tractive orange-gold with some lustre in the protected areas. There is a small test cut on the edge above the second
OR of RUTHERFORD and a minor pair of edge nicks above the R of BECHTLER and these will serve to hallmark
the present coin. The strike is full and complete, with no signs of softness on the lettering. Minor evidence of ver-
digris having been removed by judicious scraping is found on the lower left obverse. It is important to recall that
the authorizing legislation was passed on August 1, 1834 and this fact was memorialized in the die on the obverse
near the center. The need for circulating gold was tremendous at the time, Philadelphia Mint half eagles were not
generally in circulation and when they did appear were promptly melted for a small golden profit, as their melt
value exceeded their face value. The discovery of gold in North Carolina presented an opportunity to make half
eagles that would circulate, and the Bechtlers succeeded in their quest to coin the gold they could, without exposing
themselves to the dangerous shipping of this precious metal to the Philadelphia Mint. The fact that the Bechtlers
were able to coin money that circulated forced the issue of branch mints, and by 1838 the Dahlonega, New Orleans,
and Charlotte mints were a reality.

#010112

Quality A. Bechtler Gold Dollar

2x photo

1586 (1842-1852) A. Bechtler $1 gold. K-24. AU-55 CAROLINA GOLD, 27. G., 21. C. Reverse shows the denomination

as A. BECHTLER./ 1 / DOL. This is one of the last issues of this important Rutherfordton, North Carolina family
of private minters, showing a minuscule reverse edge test cut at 2:00. Still, a nice original looking piece.

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High-Grade 1849 Norris, Gregg & Norris $5 Gold

Zx photo

1587 1849 Norris, Gregg & Norris $5 gold. K-3. Rarity-6. AU-58 (PCGS). A sharply impressed example of this first
California territorial gold issue from the firm Norris, Gregg and Norris. The planchets were produced without
alloy according to the coin itself, but parting acids needed to complete the process of purifying gold were difficult
to come by. In mid 1849 the competing firm of Moffat and Company opened up and soon became the major gold
assayers and coiners in the region. Several months later the firm of Norris, Gregg and Norris had relocated to a
booming hamlet of Stockton, California which lies in the middle of a large valley between the western coastal
mountain ranges and the huge Sierra Nevada mountain range. A single coin is known to have survived from the
1850 Stockton location. The present example is a rare sub-variety that lacks the period after the word ALLOY on
obverse. One of the more recent appearances of this example was in the 2007 FUN Sale, where Heritage described
this coin as". ...bright canary-gold piece shows only light wear on the shield, and the fields lack detrimental marks.
The reverse field at 6 o'clock has a slight change in color and texture." We concur with this evaluation and recom-
mend careful study of this rare coin.

PCGS Population: 5; 4 finer (MS-62 Finest).

From Heritage's sale of the Jones Beach Collection, January 2007, Lot 3899.

#010282

1588 1852 Augustus Humbert $10 gold. K-10. Rarity-5. Choice Very Fine-35. The center of the obverse and the entire

reverse are lemon gold. The border of the obverse is rosy gold. Years ago, a long scratch was deliberately applied
to the reverse of this specimen in semblance of the sharp die crack that can be seen on the 1852/1 Humbert $10
variety (Kagin-8). Since this latter variety has a substantially higher catalogue value in all grades, it can be inferred
that the motivation in applying the scratch was greed. A conversation piece that can aptly be used to illustrate the
dark side of human nature.

#010187

A few of the mining vignettes found
on plates offered in this catalogue
from the archives of American Hank
Note Company. The lots shown are,
from left, 1 155, // 52, and 1 1 53.

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CALIFORNIA SMALL GOLD

All California Small Gold photos are 2x.

1853 Octagonal $1. Liberty Head. Breen Gillio-519. Rarity-4-.
Choice About Uncirculated-55. A pleasing Deriberpie issue
with bold strike and hints of gray-gold toning.

#010496

1868-G Octagonal 25<t. Liberty Head. BG-745. Rarity-6-.
Choice About Uncirculated-55. Fraction in shield design type.
Pale yellow gold with strong lustre and decided olive toning
on prooflike surfaces. A few hairlines, no serious marks. Crude
misshapen obverse stars, several repunched. A lightly handled
example of a scarce variety, one that is usually encountered at
or near the grade of the presently offered specimen.

#010572

1870-G Octagonal 25<t. Liberty Head. BG-763. Rarity-4-. Very
Choice About Uncirculated-58, tiny well-hidden obverse
scratch noted for accuracy; those who notice would simply factor
it into the grade. Bright yellow with an olive glow and prooflike
reflectivity, as virtually always seen for the variety. Broken G
maker's mark. Struck from dies in the process of shattering.

#010540

Pair of Liberty Head California fractional gold pieces: ☆ 1859
Round 25c. BG-801. Rarity-3. Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly
Choice-61, three tiny obverse digs horizontally above Liberty's
head. Prooflike honey gold ☆ 1871-G Octagonal 50<t- BG-925.
Rarity-4+. Choice About Uncirculated-55, lightly cleaned long
ago, a few faint obverse scratches noted. Prooflike and lustrous
yellow gold. (Total: 2 pieces)

1871-G Round 25<t. Liberty Head. BG-838. Rarity-2. About
Uncirculated-58. Prooflike fields encircle frosted motifs, as usual
for the variety. Bright yellow gold with strong lustre and sharp
details. "Possibly the most plentiful of all Period Two varieties"
according to Bob Leonard in the Second Edition of Califiv uiii Pio-
neer Fractional Gold (2003). Repunched C maker s mark. Choice
and attractive, and an ideal representative of the type.

#010699

1594 Two Liberty Head California fractional gold half dollars,

illustrating two planchet styles: ☆ 1864-G Octagonal. BG-
918. Rarity-4. Very Choice About Uncirculated-58. Prooflike
deep yellow gold with rich orange toning ☆ 1867-G Round.
BG-1018. Rarity-4+. Choice About Uncirculated-55. Prooflike
yellow gold with an olive cast, tiny edge clip at 7:00. (Total: 2
pieces)

"1868" Round Indian Head 50<t Rarity

BG-1073, Rarity-7+

1595 "1868" (1881-1883) Round 50c. Indian Head. BG-1073. Rarity-
7+. Very Choice About Uncirculated-58. Frosty honey gold
with much brilliance and deepening golden highlights. A prize
from the series, one with probably fewer than 10 recognized
specimens known in all grades. Called one of the "very rare
backdated issues" by Bob Leonard, lead writer and researcher
for the Second Edition of the Breen-Gillio reference (2003).
In that reference, Leonard enumerates just five examples of
BG-1073; another cited piece, from the Heifetz Collection,
was actually BG-1074, but was misattributed by Superior's
cataloguer as BG-1073. Truly rare and virtually guaranteed
to entice a serious student of the California Fractional Gold
series.

#010902

1596 (circa 1857) One gram or "pinch" of gold dust from the S.S.
Central America treasure (PCGS). Deep golden ore flakes. This
"pinch" possibly went to the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean in
the pouch of a miner who survived the trek to the gold fields
in California, and hopefully survived the hurricane that took
the Central America to its doom in September 1857. A neat item
with a cachet that can't be topped.

According to accounts of the day, a "pinch" of gold was the amount a
merchant, usually a barkeeper, could pinch out of a miner's pouch between
his thumb and index finger. As the old saw goes, there were many large
barkeepers in the area, men with huge fingers whose "pinch" was larger
than those of the average man.

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UNITED STATES GOLD COINS

U.S. GOLD DOLLARS

Actual size

1597 1849 No L. MS-68^ (NGC). A phenomenal example of the first

gold dollar type struck in 1849. It is believed that No L, Open
Wreath gold dollars were first struck on May 7 or 8, 1849. Two
Proofs are reported, one in the Smithsonian Institution and the
other in a private collection. Breen enumerates others, but these
have not been seen in more than a generation. No Proof gold
dollars of 1849 have been certified by PCGS or NGC to date.
Although Breen reports that just 1,000 examples were struck of
this No L variety, there are over 500 reported certified by these
two services and many more likely were coined. The present
coin is one of three graded MS-68 by NGC, but the only example
to earn their designation for high eye appeal. None have been
graded higher than MS-67 by PCGS of the No L variety. The
obverse fields are highly reflective with a prooflike surface,
and the strike is bold and complete. The reverse is also reflec-
tive— but not to the degree seen on the obverse, although all
devices are fully brought up by the die.

Diagnostics repunching is seen on both stars below Liber-
ty's truncation, also on the star behind her head at ear level.

On the reverse a fine die line extends up from the base of the

I of UNITED up through the center top post of the T to the rim
above. Another faint die line is seen just right and missing the O
in OF extending to the rim back to the left over that letter. Above
the left lower serif of the 1 in the denomination a small raised die
lump is found in the shape of a "7," and three shallow vertical
lines are found to the right of the lower right serif of the same
1, some are markers which were punched into the master hub
and not unique to this die, while the fine die lines on the reverse
are believed to be die markers. It is believed that Longacre also
touched up the master hub in late 1849 to "close” the wreath by
adding another trio of leaves and a berry pair at each end of the
"open wreath," plus all the berries were ripened substantially
by enlarging them.

This coin was certainly one of the first struck as it retains
much of the original die polish in the fields, and may have been
some type of presentation piece. The fact that it was clearly saved
from the time of issue and carefully preserved, plus the amount
of reflectivity in the fields seems to indicate a special striking. It
would be hard to imagine a finer example of this date.

NGC Census: 3; none finer (although the present coin is the only high eve
appeal example designated by NGC s * ).

All gold dollar photos are 2x, unless noted otherwise

U.S. TYPE I GOLD DOLLARS

Magnificent 1849 Superb Mint State Gold Dollar

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Relevant background of the gold dollar was discussed in our January
2007 Orlando Sale on the 1850 gold dollar: "Historically, how did the gold
dollar come about? Originally proposed by Alexander Hamilton in 1791,
the gold dollar was an integral part of his coinage scheme. However, the
silver dollar ended up being the coin of choice for the initial American
coinage starting in 1794. Due to ever-changing market conditions between
the relative value of gold and silver, the silver dollar ceased coinage in 1 803
(although a few more were reportedly coined until 1805, these are believed
to be dated 1 803). The discovery of gold in Rutherford County, North Caro-
lina induced Christoph Bechtler to begin coinage of a gold dollar in 1831,
as the remoteness of the North Carolina mines precluded safe shipment to
Philadelphia of gold bullion for coinage. Recall that the Philadelphia Mint
was the only operational Federal Mint at that time. Curious too is the fact
that Bechtler's mine was one of the most productive and richest gold mines
in America at that time. Bechtler did what any true American would do,
he coined his own gold into dollars and other denominations which were
widely accepted in that region. This competition did not go unnoticed by
the Philadelphia Mint. By 1835, plans were hatched to open new Federal
branch mints in both Charlotte, North Carolina and Dahlonega, Georgia,
both of which came to pass in 1838.

"When Christian Gobrecht joined the Philadelphia Mint in 1835 as the
Assistant Engraver to ailing Engraver William Kneass (who soon thereafter
died from complications of a stroke), Gobrecht designed his own versions of
a gold dollar coin, which were struck in pattern form and listed as Judd-67
through Judd-71 using the older manual screw coining press, although it
is not entirely out of the question that these pattern gold dollars may have
been struck on the new steam press, installed in March 1836. Medals com-
memorating the first coinage from the steam press were coined by the Mint
and dated March 23, 1836 and it is believed that these gold dollar patterns

were struck starting on or before March 14, 1836 as one was sent in a letter
so dated from Mint Director Robert Patterson to Secretary of the Treasury
Levi Woodbury on that date (Breen and also Pollock). A new coinage bill
was sent through Congress for approval which included the new gold dollar
denomination in 1836, however, when the bill was passed with modifica-
tions, the authorization for a gold dollar had been removed. This bill became
law on January 18, 1837. Apparently Mint Director Patterson adamantly
opposed a gold dollar coin, and used his considerable political clout to
have this clause removed from the revised coinage bill of 1837. When the
House Ways and Means Committee again proposed to make gold dollars
in 1844, Patterson responded that they would be easily counterfeited and
went so far as to have silver patterns made from Gobrecht's original 1836
pattern gold dollar dies, and have the silver coins gold plated. Patterson
won again, and the gold dollar proposal was again shelved.

"However, history was about to turn the tide against Patterson. Gold
was discovered in California in 1848, and by 1849 large quantities were be-
ing shipped to eastern mints for coinage. Silver coins were in great demand,
and they increased in value as compared with gold because of the flood
of gold coming from California. Representative James Iver McKay from
North Carolina introduced a bill on January 25, 1849 to authorize coinage
of a gold dollar, and later amended this bill to include a twenty dollar
gold coin. Patterson again opposed this legislation. At that time, America
suffered from high unemployment, a lack of silver coins in circulation,
and abundant wildcat banknote scrip, often of little value which would be
accepted at a discount to face value at best. Congress had to do something,
and they did. Congress passed McKay's coinage bill and it became law on
March 3, 1849. Mint Engraver James Barton Longacre designed the new
gold dollar in early 1849."

#007501

1598 Quartette of gold dollars: ☆ 1849 Open Wreath. Choice Very
Fine-35. Cleaned at one time ☆ 1851 Net Choice Very Fine-30;
sharpness of Very Fine-20, rim filed ☆ 1854 Type II. Choice Very
Fine-30. Scratched ☆ 1874 Choice Very Fine-30. Cleaned at one
time. In-person inspection is recommended. (Total: 4 pieces)

Gem Uncirculated 1849 Gold $1

Close Wreath, L on Neck

1599 1849 Close Wreath. MS-65 (NGC). Bright honey gold with
rich yellow frost and intense lustre. Sharply struck from lightly
clashed dies. A beautiful gold dollar from the first year of issue,
and among the 15 finest Close Wreath gold dollars certified by
NGC. A visual treat.

NGC Census: 13; 2 finer within the designation (both MS-66).

#007503

1600 Group of gold dollars: ☆ 1850 Choice Extremely Fine-45.
Lightly cleaned ☆ 1852 About Uncirculated-50. Cleaned and
scratched ☆ 1854 Type II. Choice Extremely Fine-45. Rim nicks
☆ 1856 Slant 5. Choice Extremely Fine-45, scratched ☆ 1857
Extremely Fine-40. Lightly cleaned 1858 About Uncirculated-
50. Bent ☆ 1874 Choice Extremely Fine-45. Lightly cleaned.
In-person inspection is recommended. (Total: 7 pieces)

1601 Group of gold dollars: ☆ 1850 Net Choice Fine-15; sharpness
of Choice Very Fine-30, ex-jewelry piece ☆ 1852 (2). Very Choice
About Uncirculated-58, light scratches; Net Choice Very Fine-
35; sharpness of Extremely Fine-40, scratched ☆ 1853 Very
Choice About Uncirculated-58, light scratches ☆ 1854 Type I.
Net Choice Extremely Fine-45; sharpness of Very Choice About
Uncirculated-58, scratched ☆ 1857 Net Very Fine-20; sharpness
of EF-45, damage ☆ 1862 (2). Net Extremely Fine-40; sharpness
of Choice Extremely Fine-45; Net Very Fine-20; sharpness of
Choice Very Fine-35, both have been cleaned at one time. In-
person inspection is recommended. (Total: 8 pieces)

1602 1851 MS-64 (PCGS). Frosty medium gold with distinctive olive
highlights. A high degree of lustre fairly leaps from the silky
smooth surfaces. Nicely struck.

#007513

1603 1851 AU-58 (PCGS). Sharp with brilliant surfaces. Almost all
of the original mint lustre still survives.

#007513

1604 Quartette of gold dollars: ☆ 1851 About Uncirculated-50
1853 (2) Choice About Uncirculated-55; Extremelv Fine-40 >
1862 Very Choice About Uncirculated-58. Each with lustre
remaining. (Total: 4 pieces)

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1605

1851-0 AU-58 (NGC). Pale olive iridescence. Much frosty
lustre can be seen in the fields.

#007516

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1606 Selection of gold dollars: ☆ 1851-0 Extremely Fine-40 ☆ 1852
Choice Extremely Fine-45 ☆ 1853 Choice Extremely Fine-45
☆ 1855 Choice Extremely Fine-45 ☆ 1859 Choice Extremely
Fine-45 ☆ 1861 Choice Extremely Fine-45. Each with medium
golden surfaces. (Total: 6 pieces)

Exceptional Gem Uncirculated 1852 Gold $1

Among Half Dozen Finest Certified by PCGS 1611

1607 1852 MS-67 (PCGS). Sparkling honey gold with intense
cartwheel lustre and pale olive highlights on both sides. A
sharply struck gem with faint clash marks on both sides. If
you need to own a high-grade Type I gold dollar, may we sug-
gest the present coin is certainly among the finest examples
of the type you will ever see.

PCGS Population: 2; 4 finer (MS-69 finest).

#007517 1612

1608 Pair of Type I gold dollars: ☆ 1852 About Uncirculated-50.
Rich orange gold surfaces with yellow gold at the high points
☆ 1853. Choice About Uncirculated-55. Deep yellow gold
surfaces with a hint of olive-gray at the peripheries. (Total: 2
pieces)

1609 1853 MS-62 (NGC). Brilliant and lustrous with most design

features showing bold definition.

#007521

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U.S. TYPE II GOLD DOLLARS

1854 Type II. AU-55 (PCGS). Lustrous deep gold with warm
orange highlights.

#007531

1854 Type II. Choice About Uncirculated-55. Desirable for
the frosty lustre and clean surfaces. The strike is average with
sharp definition on Liberty's head but the usual minor softness
is found on the 8 and the LL of DOLLAR, and evidence of die
clashing is seen in the central reverse field. A solid example of
this desirable type coin.

#007531

1855 AU-58 (PCGS). Beautiful pale gold surfaces with satiny
mint lustre. The strike is a trifle soft at the date but is quite
ample at all other areas of the design. The surfaces are rather
pleasing and the eye appeal is quite superior to the majority
of similarly graded coins.

#007532

1855 Very Choice About Uncirculated-58. Lustrous and sharp
with just a touch of friction on the high points of the design.
The surfaces are typical with a few light hairlines and a minor
scratch below Liberty's eye. The date is reasonably sharp but
the ICA of AMERICA is softly impressed.

#007532

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1614 1855 Choice About Uncirculated-55. Attractive mint bloom

over well struck surfaces including a full date and LIBERTY.
Deep yellow gold toning adds further to this excellent type
coin.

#007532

1615 1855 About Uncirculated-53. Lustrous in the fields and attrac-

tive with coppery toning on both sides. Sharply struck save
for the top of the date which is a trifle soft, as expected on this
issue. The Type II design was short-lived and remains quite
popular with collectors.

#007532

1616 1855 Extremely Fine-40. A well struck coin that has traces of

lustre and desirable coppery toning. There are a couple of
minor but lengthy pin scratches on both sides.

#007532

Rare Near Mint State 1859-C Gold Dollar

1621 1859-C AU-58 (NGC). Exhibiting a strike that is not at all
unappealing for an example of this oft on poorly executed
Charlotte issue. There is an ample amount of icy mint frost
on both the obverse and reverse of this handsome specimen.
The obverse offers rich yellow golden color. The reverse is
toned somewhat deeper orange-gold. With a large percent-
age of the survivors of this rare date being clearly inferior
to the coin offered here, and with the known population of
Mint State examples being somewhat limited, the currently
offered coin certainly warrants considerable attention. The
last year of gold dollar production at the Charlotte Mint, and
one of only 5,235 pieces struck (of which no more than a paltry
3%-5% have managed to survive).

#007552

1622 1860 AU-55 (NGC). Partially brilliant with faint blue accents.

#007555

U.S. TYPE III GOLD DOLLARS

1617 1856 Slant 5. MS-62 (NGC). Lustrous and brilliant. Struck from

lightly clashed dies.

#007540

1618 1856 Slant 5. Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly Choice-62. Sharp

with delicate coppery-gold lustre throughout. The surfaces
are attractive with minimal signs of handling, but a shallow
scratch is noted left of the date which keeps this from a higher
grade.

#007540

1861 MS-63 (NGC). Rich rose and heather highlights engage
the frosty, lustrous surfaces of this honey gold specimen.
#007558

1619 1857 MS-62 (NGC). Delicate pink and olive toning comple-

ments frosty surfaces.

#007544

1624 1861 MS-61 (NGC). Rotated die. Remarkably, the die alignment

is about 360° rather that 180° as usually seen. A tiny spot is
noted by the point of Liberty's bust truncation. Warm olive
iridescence.

#007558

1620 1858 AU-55 (NGC). Warm olive toning. Lustre can be seen

around the letters and numerals.

#007548

1862 Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly Choice-62. An attractive
well struck coin that boasts rich coppery toning over lustre.
The surfaces are pleasing with minimal signs of contact.

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1627

1628

1629

1630

1869 Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly Choice-62. Lustrous and
generally bright yellow gold. The surfaces are free of nicks,
but a few minor hairlines exist, including a shallow broken
scratch which can be seen with effort on left central reverse.
A scarce date with a mintage of 5,900 pieces.

#007568

1870 AU-58 (NGC). Mostly brilliant surfaces with considerable
prooflike character in the fields. Close examination reveals
some hairline marks on the obverse. Only 6,335 gold dollars
were coined at the Philadelphia Mint during the year.

#007569

1873 Close 3. Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64. A well
struck coin that retains most of the original lustre although
the surfaces are hazy from storage. The obverse fields show
evidence of clashing while the reverse sports traces of a fin-
gerprint. For the collector who appreciates quality.

#007574

Pair of NGC-certified gold dollars grading MS-62: ☆ 1873
Open 3 ☆ 1874. Both display lustrous and attractive surfaces.
(Total: 2 pieces)

1874 Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64. Blazing orange-
gold lustre in the fields and attractive for the near-Gem sur-
faces. The strike is sharp throughout and no annoying marks
are present. Clashed in the obverse fields, and there are faint
hairlines on the reverse beneath a thin coating of haze.

#007575

Frosty Gem Uncirculated 1881 Gold $1

1631 1881 MS-68 (NGC). An exciting, frosty Gem example of the
date, a lovely specimen with textured motifs and satiny,
chiefly reflective fields. Only three examples of the date
have been certified finer by NGC. Sharply struck and easily
worthy of the assigned grade.

NGC Census: 43; 3 finer within the designation (all MS-69).

#007582

1632

Superlative MS-67 1883 Gold $1

1883 MS-67 (PCGS). Fully lustrous with most design features
showing bold definition. The surfaces are predominantly brilliant
with vivid blushes of blue, violet, and sea green. Only 11,007 gold
dollars were coined during the year. It's said that many gold dol-
lars of the era were purchased from the Mint for presentation to
friends and family members as Christmas gifts.

#007584

1633

1889 Gem Brilliant Uncirculated-65. A satiny, lustrous Gem
that has strong visual appeal and exceptional surfaces. The
1889 is the final year of issue and many were saved as the last
of their kind, but few today qualify at this lofty grade level.

#007590

1634 1889 MS-64 (PCGS). A highly lustrous gold dollar from the

final year of the denomination. Satiny medium gold with pale
olive highlights.

#007590

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U.S. DRAPED BUST QUARTER EAGLE

1635

Desirable and Rare 1796 No Stars Quarter Eagle

High Collector Grade

1796 Bass-Dannreuther-2, Breen-1. Rarity-4. No Stars. AU-53 (PCGS). A premium, well struck example of this
elusive type coin. With a recorded mintage of a mere 963 pieces all are rare indeed. Finding a Choice About Uncircu-
lated example is quite a triumph. As fully struck as these are ever found, as they were made under fairly primitive
conditions at the first Philadelphia Mint. The surfaces are pleasing with no significant abrasions or contact marks to
distract the eye, but a few are noted for identification. There are the usual minor hairlines seen within both obverse
fields from limited circulation, and most examples of this type have these hairlines as there were no stars to protect
the fields. As always the E of LIBERTY is slightly weak, being the letter with the misfortune of being directly behind
the eagle's tail. The coin was struck a trifle off center to the right, as the denticles have worn away on that side of
the obverse and reverse. For identification there is a tiny pit within Liberty's cap in the deep fold just above her
uppermost hair wave, which covers the base of the cap below the B. On the reverse a trivial rim tic is found above
the U and a tiny scratch is found between ED of UNITED toward the ribbon, as well as a minute void above the R
of AMERICA.

The 1796 No Stars quarter eagle is one of the rarest type coins in American numismatics. The mintage of 963 pieces saw high attrition
despite many being saved as the first of their kind. Conceptualized like a tiny cameo, the rendering of Liberty’s head and bust alone on the
obverse was adorned with two tiny facts— 1796— below the bust to note the year of issue and LIBERTY above. Naturally the wide open fields
exposed the coin to more rapid wear on the devices and marks in the fields as there were no stars to protect the coin from the normal hazards
of circulation. By the end of 1796 stars were added to the obverse which allowed for more even wear and deflected normal surface abrasions
The present coin is a classic and desirable example of this rare issue, and worthy of the finest collection.

From our sale of June 2001, Lot 343.

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Desirable 1798 Capped Bust Quarter Eagle

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1636 1798 BD-2. Rarity 5. Wide Date, 5 Berries. AU-58 (NGC). Sharply struck throughout with complete
definition on Liberty's curls and the eagle with stars above. The surfaces show a few scattered tics
from brief circulation. Even bright yellow gold with traces of the original reflective fields noted in the
protected areas, with no signs of copper toning which is often seen on gold coins of this period. Close
examination will find a minor tic on Liberty's chin and the reverse shows just a hint of adjustment
marks slipping down to the right through the upper portion of the shield. One tiny tic identifies the
reverse between ME of AMERICA. The obverse die has a thin die line to the right of the first star,
and the denticle has an extension on it between the 7 and 9. Rim crumbling is found above ME of
AMERICA, seen on coins of the later die state. Notably the reverse die was rotated about 30° clockwise
when this was struck, a feature often seen on this variety but not commonly reported. The reverse
die went on to coin dimes of 1798 and 1800 which show even more extensive rim crumbling than
seen here, confirming these 1798 quarter eagles were struck first.

Any offering of a 1798 Capped Bust quarter eagle is significant as these are rare and seldom cross
the auction block. Finding an example in near mint condition is a triumph, although the present coin
would represent the average grade for those that did survive. Extensive research conducted by John
Dannreuther and Harry W. Bass, Jr., estimates that 45 to 55 examples of this die variety are known,
in combination with another 25-30 coins that show the Narrow Date, 4 Berries configuration. Thus
1798 quarter eagles are represented by a total of 70-85 pieces spread over the entire grade spectrum. A
formidable example of this elusive date.

NGC Census: 4; 8 finer (MS-64 Finest).

#007649

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U.S. CLASSIC HEAD QUARTER EAGLES

Monumental Milestone Rarity

Gem Uncirculated 1834 Classic Head $2.50

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1638 1834 B-6138. Classic Head. MS-65 (PCGS). A cameo prooflike example of this elusive issue, though such is not noted

on the older-generation PCGS holder. The reflective fields and frosty motifs display warm orange highlights. Sharply
struck and aesthetically appealing, and readily among the finest examples of the design type extant. If you are currently
assembling a high-grade early U.S. gold type set, it will do you well to examine this specimen carefully. Originally from
NGC founder John Albanese to Scott Travers, and then to the current consignor. All three parties never resubmitted the
coin for upgrade or reattribution, although believed it to be of a higher grade. John Albanese says that this coin "looks
like a Proof at first glance and is clearly a first strike." Both Travers and Albanese agree that this is the finest Classic Head
quarter eagle aesthetically that either party has ever seen or handled in their professional careers.

PCGS Population: 7; 1 finer (MS-66).

Breen-6138. "Small Head, Large Arrowheads. Date far from curls; roll of curls on back of head almost straight. This obverse type discovered
by Waldo Newcomb, described in John H. Clapp's notebooks, and first published by B. Max Mehl in the 1940s."

Federal gold coins did not circulate in America after 1820, as it cost more in bullion to produce a $2.50 or $5 coin than the face value. This
might seem illogical, but the explanation is that depositors of gold bullion requested these pieces and paid more than face value to get them.
The coins were then used in international commerce, where they were valued on gold content alone. In the meantime, in the 1820s and early
1830s paper money largely took the place of gold for large transactions within the United States, although bills of state-chartered banks were
of little or no interest to overseas merchants. Senator Thomas Hart Benton of Missouri, nicknamed "Old Bullion," desired to have gold coins
return to circulation once again. He was the chief architect of the Act of June 28, 1834, which slightly reduced the authorized gold content of
coins. Beginning on August 1 of that year, coins of the new standard were made, with the Classic Head obverse and the removal of the motto
E PLURIBUS UNUM on the reverse serving to quickly distinguish the new issues.

#007692

1639 1834 B-6138. Classic Head. AU-50 (NGC). Moderate circula- 1641

tion is offset by tantalizing clear rose-gold toning on both sides
of this boldly struck example of an historic but short-lived
type.

#007692

1640 1835 B-6141. AU-55 (NGC). Traces of lustre survive in the

protected areas, and the surfaces are average with scattered
hairlines and minor circulation nicks. The strike is soft on
Liberty's central curls, but the eagle's feathers are full and his
talons show complete definition. On this variety, the AM of
AMERICA is quite wide.

McCloskey-1, Rarity-2.

#007693 1643

1836 Breen-6143. Head of 1835, Fancy 8. About Uncirculated-50.

Traces of lustre in the protected areas and a decent strike at the
centers, although some softness exists in that area. The surfaces
show moderate handling marks as typically seen. The obverse
die is cracked through star 6 to the rim between the final pair
of stars, die scratch connects RI of AMERICA at the top.
McCloskey-D. Rarity-2.

#007694

1836 Breen-6144. Head of 1837. Net VF-20 (ANACS); EF

details, cleaned. Mostly brilliant surfaces with wisps of rose
iridescence at the borders. Listed as "very rare" in Walter
Breen's Encyclopedia.

#007694

1837 B-6145. EF-45 (NGC). Breen's "Head of '37 Medium
honey gold with deepening gold and orange highlights in the
protected areas.

#007695

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1644 1839-0 McCloskey-A, Rarity-2. About Uncirculated-50, rim

filed. The reverse rim has a small edge file at 9:00, otherwise the
surfaces show hazy yellow gold color and no other problems.
Early die state with the crack through the lower left reverse
comparatively light. Always popular for the obverse mintmark
above the date.

#007701

1645 1839-0 Breen-6152. Wide Fraction. Net VF-30 (ANACS); EF

details, cleaned. Essentially brilliant with wisps of saffron
iridescence at the reverse rim. A small abrasion is noted above
the eagle's head.

#007701

U.S. LIBERTY HEAD QUARTER EAGLES

1646

1647

1843 AU-58 (PCGS). Brilliant surfaces with almost all of the
original mint lustre still surviving. Virtually all design features
are sharp, save for a few feathers on the eagle's right (viewer's
left) leg. Although 100,546 examples were originally minted,
only a few were preserved in AU-58 or better condition; evi-
dently all but a tiny proportion were placed directly into the
channels of commerce; the great majority of survivors seen are
in the Very Fine to Extremely Fine grade range.

PCGS Population: 4; 10 finer (MS-64 finest).

#007727

1843-D Small Date, Small "D" mintmark. Net Fine-12; sharp-
ness of Very Fine-25, rim damage. Olive gold surfaces. Several
rim nicks are noted, mostly on the obverse between 7:00 and
11:00. It appears that this piece may have been awkwardly
pried from a bezel and then spent into circulation where it
remained for a few years. It was likely then recognized and
plucked from a cash box by an alert numismatist.

#007730

1648 Quartette of Liberty quarter eagles: ☆ 1843-0 Small Date,
Crosslet 4. Choice Extremely Fine-45. Medium golden surfaces
☆ 1851 Extremely Fine-40. Golden surfaces with a hint of frost
at the peripheries ☆ 1853 Extremely Fine-40. Medium golden
surfaces with a touch of rose at the rims ☆ 1859 Extremely
Fine-40. Medium golden surfaces. (Total: 4 pieces)

1649 Four Liberty quarter eagles: ☆ 1843-0 Small Date, Crosslet
4. Net Fine-12; sharpness of Very Fine-20, cleaned ☆ 1851 Net
Extremely Fine-40; sharpness of Choice Extremely Fine-45,
scratches ☆ 1852 Net Very Fine-20; sharpness of Choice Very
Fine- 30, rough ☆ 1873-S Close 3. Very Fine-20. Rich golden
surfaces with no major marks of consequence. In-person
inspection is recommended. (Total: 4 pieces)

1650 1844-D Choice Extremely Fine-45. Medium honey gold with

some deeper highlights in the protected areas. Modestly cir-
culated yet not seriously marked.

#007736

Elusive and Desirable 1846-C Quarter Eagle

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1651 1846-C Choice About Uncirculated-55. A beautiful example
of this rare date. The strike is sharp on Liberty and the eagle,
with full definition on all, save for slight softness found on
the eagle's thigh. Clean surfaces increase the desirability,
with no distracting nicks or hairlines present. The entire
mintage of 4,808 was apparently struck from a single pair
of dies, and most coins show extensive die rust around the
date, stars, and also in the reverse fields. Multiple light clash
marks are present in the fields surrounding the primary
central devices. The color ranges from lemon-yellow gold
to coppery-gold over the lustre. Quite a desirable coin for
the specialist.

#007741

1652 Group of Liberty quarter eagles: ☆ 1851 Choice Extremely
Fine-45 ☆ 1852 About Uncirculated-50 ☆ 1857 About Uncir-
culated-50 ☆ 1873 Close 3. About Uncirculated-50. Reverse
scratch ☆ 1873 Open 3. About Uncirculated-50, reverse
scratches ☆ 1878-S Choice About Uncirculated-55. All have
been cleaned at one time. In-person inspection is recom-
mended. (Total: 6 pieces)

1653 1852 MS-62 (NGC). Muted olive gold with strong underlying
lustre.

#007763

1654 Trio of quarter eagles: ☆ 1852 Liberty. Extremely Fine-45. Rich
golden orange fields with yellow gold at the high points >4
1857 About Uncirculated-50. Golden orange surfaces - 1914-D
Indian. Very Choice About Uncirculated-58. 1 ustrous golden
surfaces with just the slightest hint of rose. (Total: 3 pieces)

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1655 1853 MS-64 (NGC). Frosty honey gold with rich orange high-
lights and intense cartwheel lustre. Sharply struck.

Top of 1 in date touches truncation above.

#007767

1656 1856 AU-58 (NGC). Brilliant surfaces with almost all of the
original lustre still surviving. Nice eye appeal for the grade

#007777

1661 Quintette of Liberty quarter eagles: 1873 Open 3. About
Uncirculated-50. Soft golden rose surfaces r 1877-S About
Uncirculated-53. Lustrous with hints of rose ☆ 1878 (2). About
Uncirculated-53; About Uncirculated-50. Both have golden sur-
faces and hints of rose ☆ 1905 About Uncirculated-50. Satiny.
(Total: 5 pieces)

1662 Group of Liberty quarter eagles: ☆ 1878 Choice About Un-
circulated-55. Yellow gold surfaces ☆ 1878-S Choice About
Uncirculated-55. Rose-gold ☆ 1900 Choice About Uncirculated-
55. Lustrous golden surfaces ☆ 1901 Brilliant Uncirculated-60.
Satiny golden lustre. (Total: 4 pieces)

1657 1857-0 About Uncirculated-50 or better. Pale mustard yellow

color gives this coin great eye appeal. A single minor hairline
in the upper reverse field is noted for accuracy but is not very
distracting.

#007784

Final Year of Issue 1859-D Quarter Eagle

2x photo

1658 1859-D AU-55 (PCGS). As the Civil War loomed on the
horizon a mere 2,244 quarter eagles were produced at the
Dahlonega Mint. Most escaped into circulation to find their
own way. A handful or two were saved — like the present
coin — to serve as important reminders of these dark days
in our history. The strike is average with a hint of softness
on Liberty's curls and the eagle's thighs and claws. A bold
D mintmark overwhelms the space below the branch. Clean
surfaces from brief circulation, with traces of lustre remain-
ing. For identification a minor scrape is found on Liberty's
truncation above the 9.

#007789

1659 1871-S AU-58 (NGC). Medium golden surfaces with intense
lustre present, especially in protected areas.

#007814

1660 Pair of quarter eagles: ☆ 1873 Open 3. Very Choice About
Uncirculated-58. Sharp and attractive with minimal hairlines
but a little haze ☆ 1896 Very Choice About Uncirculated-58.

Sharp but a bit of haze from long storage. (Total: 2 coins)

1663

1664

1665

1878 Net EF-40 (ANACS); AU details, scratched, cleaned. Bril-
liant surfaces.

#007828

1889 Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64. A scarce date from
a mintage of 17,600 pieces. Ample mint bloom and quite satiny.
The surfaces are clean and close examination will scarcely find
evidence of handling aside from a few random hairlines and
a tiny nick or two. Well struck and attractive for this date.

#007841

1900 Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64. Fully struck
throughout with pleasing mint bloom and satiny lustre. The
surfaces are a trifle hazy, as often seen on coins from old col-
lections. A delightful example of this date.

#007852

Rare Brilliant Proof 1900 Quarter Eagle

1666 1900 Brilliant Proof, nearly Choice-62. One of 205 struck in
Proof during 1900 and is a middle grade example. The surface
has light hairlines and a couple of tiny tics from handling. For
identification a shallow vertical scratch is seen on Liberty just
below her jaw near the forward edge of her neck. All Proof
gold is rare from the period, and obtaining an example of
these beautiful gold coins would certainly be a highlight in
any collection.

#007926

1667 1902 Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly Choice-62. Satinv yellow

gold surfaces with warm honey highlights and intense lustre
Finer visually than the assigned grade implies.

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1669

1902 Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly Choice-62. Sharply struck 1675
and attractive for the even yellow gold color and minimal
handling marks. Trace hairlines, a couple of truncation tics
and a bit of haze account for the grade, but still a desirable
example of this plentiful issue.

#007854

1676

1903 MS-65 (NGC). A lustrous gem with pale olive highlights
and grand eye appeal.

#007855

1905 Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64. Bright and
lustrous in the fields, even yellow gold with a touch of haze.
The strike is excellent and the surfaces are problem-free. An
impressive example of this issue.

#007857

1907 MS-65 (NGC). A sparkling, frosty Gem from the final
year of Liberty quarter eagle coinage. Pale olive highlights
endorse both sides, adding to the eye appeal and highlighting
the bold strike.

#007859

1670 Pair of quarter eagles: ☆ 1903 Brilliant Uncirculated-60.

A trifle hazy but the surfaces are pleasing ☆ 1915 Brilliant
Uncirculated-60. A few nicks on both sides. (Total: 2 coins)

1671 Pair of quarter eagles: ☆ 1904 Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly
Choice-62. Bright lustre but a few handling nicks and hairlines
from Choice ☆ 1906 Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly Choice-62.

A few minor tics and hairlines as expected, but still lustrous
and attractive. (Total: 2 coins)

1672 1905 MS-66 (NGC). A highly lustrous and thoroughly impres-

sive Gem example of the date. Deep yellow gold with warm
orange frost and a bold strike.

#007857

1677 1907 Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly Choice-62. Well struck
with excellent lustre. A few facial marks are all that keep this
pretty coin from the Choice or better category. Late die state
of the repunched date variety (listed in Breen's Encyclopedia),
with only the repunching below the 7 visible.

#007859

1678 Three quarter eagles: ☆ 1907 Liberty. Brilliant Uncirculated-60
☆ 1928 Indian. Brilliant Uncirculated-60 ☆ 1929 Indian. Bril-
liant Uncirculated, nearly Choice-61. Each displays lustrous
and attractive golden surfaces. (Total: 3 pieces)

1679 Quartette of quarter eagles: ☆ 1907 Liberty. Very Choice About
Uncirculated-58. Lustrous ☆ 1925-D Indian. Very Choice
About Uncirculated-58. Lustrous golden surfaces ☆ 1926 (2).
Choice About Uncirculated-55; About Uncirculated-50. Both
with medium golden surfaces. (Total: 4 pieces)

1673

1674

1905 MS-64 (PCGS). Highly lustrous and nicely struck with
attractive surfaces. Not far off track for a finer grade.

#007857

1905 MS-64 (NGC). Frosty honey gold with pale olive high-
lights and effusive cartwheel lustre.

#007857

U.S. INDIAN HEAD QUARTER EAGLES

Gem Mint State 1908 $2.50

1680 1908 MS-65 (PCGS). A frosty Gem with strong cartwheel lustre

that seemingly glows from within the deep golden surfaces.
Pale olive and rose highlights enhance the recessed areas of
Bela Lyon Pratt's all-American incused design type.

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1681

1908 Indian. MS-64 (PCGS). Sharply struck and lustrous.
Mostly brilliant surfaces with some blushes of blue and lilac.
The 1908 is a good date for inclusion in type sets as impressions
tend to be more sharply struck than many later issues. Indian
Head quarter eagles have become very popular with collectors
in recent years and accordingly high-grade examples always
command generous premiums.

#007939

1682 Group of Indian quarter eagles grade average Extremely
Fine-40 to Choice Extremely Fine-45: ☆ 1908 ☆ 1909 ☆ 1910
☆ 1911 ☆ 1914 ☆ 1915. Each displays golden surfaces, a few
have hints of rose highlighting. (Total: 6 pieces)

1683 Group of Indian quarter eagles; ☆ 1908 (3). Net Choice Very
Fine-35; Net Choice Very Fine-30; Net Fine-12 ☆ 1911 (2). Net
AU-58; Net Extremely Fine-40 ☆ 1926 Net Choice Extremely
Fine-45 ☆ 1929 Brilliant Uncirculated-60. All are finer for sharp-
ness and have been cleaned at one time. In-person inspection
is recommended. (Total: 7 pieces)

1686

1687

1688

1909 MS-63 (PCGS). Satiny honey gold with strong lustre in
the protected areas, and with rich yellow highlights on both
sides.

#007940

1909 Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63. Pleasing for the lustrous
fields and clean surfaces. This is a scarcer date and one of the
issues that is needed by many collectors for date sets. While
many 1908 quarter eagles were saved as the first of their kind,
the 1909 was not so favored and therefore is much less available
in Choice grades.

#007940

Selection of Indian quarter eagles grade average Very Choice
About Uncirculated-58: ☆ 1909 ☆ 1914-D ☆ 1926 ☆ 1927 ☆
1929. All with lustrous medium golden surfaces. (Total: 5
pieces)

Impressive Gem 1909 Quarter Eagle

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1684 1909 MS-65 (PCGS). An impressive Gem with satiny golden
surfaces. The lustre is intense, and the rich rose highlights add
immensely to the overall appeal. Even careful scrutiny under
low magnification fails to reveal a mark worth mentioning.
Absolutely gem in all respects.

#007940

1685 1909 MS-64 (NGC). Frosty honey gold with deepening high-

lights. Strong lustre and essentially mark-free surfaces make
for an exemplary example of the grade.

#007940

1689 Group of Indian quarter eagles grade average Choice Ex-
tremely Fine-45 to Choice About Uncirculated-55: ☆ 1909.
Scratched, cleaned ☆ 1911 (2). Cleaned; polished ☆ 1913. Light
scratch, cleaned ☆ 1914-D. Cleaned ☆ 1927. Cleaned. In-person
examination is recommended. (Total: 6 pieces)

1690 Half dozen Indian quarter eagles grade average Extremely
Fine-40 to Choice Extremely Fine-45: ☆ 1909 ☆ 1910 ☆ 1911
☆ 1913 ☆ 1915 ☆ 1926. Each has rose highlights. (Total: 6
pieces)

1691 Quintette of Indian quarter eagles: ☆ 1909 Choice Extremely
Fine-45. Cleaned at one time ☆ 1910 Choice Extremely Fine-45.
Golden surfaces ☆ 1912 Extremely Fine-40. Subdued golden
surfaces ☆ 1914 Net Extremely Fine-40; sharpness of About
Uncirculated-50, lightly polished ☆ 1914-D Choice Extremely
Fine-45. Golden surfaces with hints of rose. (Total: 5 pieces)

1692 1910 Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63. Bright yellow gold with
impressive lustre.

#007941

1693 1910 Brilliant Uncirculated-60. Handsome lustre and a faintly
raised inner rim distinguish this example.

#007941

1694 Quintette of Indian quarter eagles grade average About
Uncirculated-50 to Choice About Uncirculated-55: 1910 .
1912 ☆ 1915 ☆ 1927 ☆ 1928. All with medium satinv golden
surfaces. (Total: 5 pieces)

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Choice AU 1911-D Indian $2.50

Key to the Series

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1699 1911-D AU-58 (PCGS). Sparkling honey gold with rich lus-
tre in the recessed areas. Far and away the most important
key date in the Indian quarter eagle series, and one of the
most important key dates in the denomination after the
mid 1880s. High wire rim from 11:00 to 5:00 on the obverse
plainly evident in the PCGS holder. Strong D mintmark; this
date is occasionally found with a weak, nearly non-existent
mintmark. An exceptional example of this rarity, a pleasing
coin devoid of all but some trivial marks that make their
presence known under low magnification.

#007943

Brilliant, Satiny 1911-D $2.50

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1698 1911-D MS-62 (NGC). Brilliant and satiny. Nice eye appeal
for the grade. Most design features are sharp save for some
of the tiny feather details in the Indian's war bonnet. The
exceptional demand for the variety is due largely to the
enormous cadre of specialists who are compelled to compete
for attractive specimens as they become available.

Indian Head quarter eagles were coined between 1908 and 1929; a
total of just 15 different issues were produced during that period. The
issue with the highest mintage was the 1913, with a production figure of
722,165. The lowest mintage after the 1911-D was the 1914, of which only
240,117 were coined.

#007943

Choice Brilliant Uncirculated 1911-D $2.50

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1697 1911-D MS-63 (NGC). A frosty, highly lustrous honey gold
example of the key date to the Indian quarter eagle series,
an issue that also sports the smallest of all mintages within
the design type, just 55,680 pieces. High razor rim — or "fin"
in Mint terminology — present on obverse from 11:00 to 5:00,
and a diagnostics of all genuine 1911-D quarter eagles. A
great coin for the grade, one that will elicit a strong bout of
bidding competition.

#007943

Gem Uncirculated 1911 Quarter Eagle

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1695 1911 MS-65 (PCGS). Frosty, lustrous surfaces with intense
sunset orange and pale sky blue iridescence on both sides.
Only one example of the date has been certified finer than
the present gem by PCGS. The present coin is in an old-style
green labeled holder. A Gem all the way.

PCGS Population: 60; 1 finer (MS-66).

#007942

1696 1911 MS-62 (NGC). A lovely example with a vibrant honey

gold patina. A pleasing example displaying areas of satiny
lustre.

#007942

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Brilliant MS-64 1912 $2.50

1700 1912 MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant and lustrous. Virtually all de-
sign features are sharp save for a few fine feather details in
the Indian's war bonnet. High-quality examples have come
to command very respectable prices in today's market and
trends seem to indicate that early 20th-century gold issues will
continue to be popular with numismatists.

#007944

1701 1912 MS-62 (NGC). Brilliant and satiny. Most design features
are about as sharp as could be desired. A nice candidate suit-
able for inclusion in a quality type set.

#007944

1702 1912 Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly Choice-62. Lustrous with
attractive yellow gold surfaces. There are traces of hairlines and
a couple of minor tics which nudged this back from a higher
grade. Another slightly better date from this highly collected
series of gold coinage.

#007944

1703 Five Indian quarter eagles grade average About Uncirculated-
50 to Choice About Uncirculated-55: ☆ 1912 ☆ 1915 (2) ☆ 1927
☆ 1928. Each is lustrous and attractive. (Total: 5 pieces)

Scarce And Choice 1914 Quarter Eagle

1704 1914 MS-63 (NGC). Rich yellow golden mint frost on both
the obverse and reverse results in a premium example for
this Indian Head quarter eagle issue that is very scarce in
the upper Mint State echelons.

#007946

1705 1914 MS-62 (PCGS). Lustrous honey gold with warm rose

highlights.

#007946

1706 1914 Brilliant Uncirculated-60 or better. A pleasing yellow
gold specimen that was well struck. Silky mint sheen lends

charming appeal.

#007946

1707 1914 Brilliant Uncirculated-60. Forceful strike and lustre pro-
vide eye appeal; a hairline or two can be found with a glass.

#007946

1708 1914 Brilliant Uncirculated-60. A typical example that has
minor softness on the high points and scattered handling nicks,
but is still lustrous.

#007946

1709 1925-D AU-58 (PCGS). Mostly brilliant with blushes of olive.
Almost all of the original mint lustre still survives. Notable as
the final quarter eagle issue coined at the Denver Mint.

#007949

1710 1926 MS-64 (PCGS). Frosty yellow gold with strong lustre and
pale olive highlights.

#007950

1711 1926 Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly Choice-62. Boldly struck
for this type with excellent mint lustre over yellow gold sur-
faces. A wonderful type coin that is close to a higher designa-
tion.

#007950

1712 1927 MS-64 (PCGS). Fully lustrous and mostly brilliant with

some blushes of pale olive iridescence. Virtually all design
features are sharp save for some of the fine details on the bot-
tom feather of the Indian's war bonnet. Worth a generous bid
from the alert specialist.

#007951

1713 1927 MS-64 (NGC). Satiny honey gold with strong lustre and

a generous dose of eye appeal.

#007951

1714 1927 MS-63 (NGC). Warm honey gold with great lustre.

#007951

1715 1928 MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant and lustrous. Nice in even w ay

Coined during the penultimate year of the design type.

#007952

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Lustrous 1929 Quarter Eagle

1929 MS-64 (NGC). Highly lustrous with warm olive and rose
toning.

#007953

Lovely 1929 Quarter Eagle

1719

1720

1929 MS-64 (NGC). Frosty olive-gold with strong lustre.

#007953

1929 MS-64 (NGC). Warm honey gold with strong lustre and
faint olive highlights.

#007953

1929 MS-64 (NGC). A frosty and lustrous quarter eagle from the
final year of the denomination. Pale olive highlights abound.

#007953

1929 Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63. This pale lemon yellow
example is engulfed in satiny mint sheen for a rather dramatics
effect. A beautiful specimen that is sure to please any specialist
in the Indian Head series.

#007953

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1723

1854 AU-58 (NGC). A high degree of lustre serves to highlight 1724

the overall quality of this lightly circulated $3 from the first
year of the series. Devoid of marks that immediately confront
the viewer's eye, and undeniably choice.

#007969

1725

1854 AU-55 (PCGS). Warm honey gold with rich mint bloom
and rose iridescence in the protected areas. Choice for the
grade, essentially mark-free and lovely.

#007969

1854 Choice Extremely Fine-45. Deep honey gold with some
lustre and orange highlights in the protected areas. A lightly
circulated yet surprisingly mark-free example of the first year
of the denomination.

#007969

1726

1854 Choice Very Fine-35. Honey gold with a trace of lustre
and some orange frost in the protected areas.

#007969

1854 AU DETAILS (NCS). "Altered surface." Brilliant with
almost all of the original mint lustre still surviving. Magnifica-
tion reveals evidence of skillful "smoothing" on the lower part
of Liberty's cheek. 1854 three-dollar pieces really constitute a
one-year design type, although not typically collected as such.
Beginning in 1855, the word DOLLARS was expressed in much
larger letters.

#007969

1854 Choice Fine-15 details. A former jewelry piece showing
evidence of a mount removal at 12:00.

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1727 1854-0 AU-55 (NGC). Bright yellow gold with strong
remaining lustre in protected areas. The only date in the
denomination to sally forth from the New Orleans Mint, a
date that saw a production run of just 24,000 pieces. Always
desirable in all grades, with choice AU-55 specimens such
as offered here liable to draw strong bidding attention.

#007971

Elusive 1854-0 $3

Sole New Orleans Issue

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1728 1854-0 EF-45 (PCGS). Warm honey gold with plenty of mint
brightness in the protected areas. A few scattered marks pres-
ent, none unsightly enough for individual mention. From the
first year of the denomination, one of just 24,000 examples
struck in New Orleans and the only year of the denomination
that saw production from our southernmost mint. Among
the most desirable date in the series.

#007971

1729 1856 Choice About Uncirculated-55, lightly brushed, scattered reverse marks. Plenty of lustre remains in the pro-

tected areas, visually finer overall than our description imparts.

#007974

1730 1857 About Uncirculated-50. Natural light yellow gold surfaces with just a touch of wear on the uppermost devices.

No surface problems or detractions. A desirable example of this popular type coin.

#007976

1731 1860 About Uncirculated-50, lightly cleaned. Medium gold with some rose highlights and original lustre in the

protected areas. Some faint brush marks are noted, none overly egregious. From a mintage of 7,036 circulation
strikes, of which 2,592 were later melted at the Mint. An attractive coin despite its minor shortcomings.

#007980

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1733

Elusive 1864 $3 Rarity

"Generally Overlooked"

1864 AU-58 (NGC). Bright and frosty yellow gold with honey
highlights and intense mint frost, especially in the recessed
design areas. An unheralded rarity, no doubt because its small
mintage of 2,630 circulation strikes seems almost large when
compared to several of the other tiny mintages within the se-
ries. As the Bowers reference on the denomination notes: "The
1864 is one of the rarer $3 gold pieces of its era, with fewer than
200 coins believed to exist, of which nearly all show evidence
of wear, sometimes extensive. Mint State coins are rarer and
are mostly in lower number categories, MS-60 to 62, some of
these having been moved up from AU labeling earlier. Only
a few gems exist... here is a significant American rarity that
is generally overlooked by the majority of numismatists."

#007985

1867 Choice About Uncirculated-55. Medium yellow gold with
satiny lustre and pale olive highlights. An elusive issue, one of
just 2,600 circulation strikes produced. Referring to the Bowers
text on the series, we note Dave's comments regarding the date:
"The 1867 $3 is another entry in the line-up of rarities that are
generally unappreciated in the marketplace. Probably fewer
than 150 exist across all grades. Most are in the AU category." A
sleeper date in the truest sense of the word — if this were a date
in of one of the more mainstream series in U.S. numismatics,
it would be considered a great and rare delicacy.

#007988

Desirable AU-58 1870 $3

Delightful MS-62 1872 $3

dollars

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1735 1872 MS-62 (PCGS). A lovely example having satiny devices
and nicely reflective fields. There is no "PL" designation
on the PCGS holder, however. Both surfaces are essentially
brilliant with faint blushes of pleasing rose. The strike is
average with a touch of softness noted on the high points of
the designs. A mere 2,030 $3 gold pieces were coined during
the year, and examples grading MS-62 or better are genuinely
rare.

PCGS Population: 12; 10 finer (MS-65 finest).

#007994

Brilliant AU-58 1872 $3

1736 1872 AU-58 (NGC). Brilliant. This piece was prooflike at the

time of issue; original mirrorlike surface can be seen in the
protected areas of the designs. Striking softness is noted on the
high points; the reason for this can only be surmised. Perhaps
Mint officials reduced the coinage press striking pressure with
the intention of extending the life expectancy of the obverse
die for several subsequent years, and thereby reduce operating
costs by a small amount. The mintage of 2,030 pieces for the
year is one of the smallest production figures of the 1870s.

#007994

1734 1870 AU-58 (NGC). Brilliant surfaces. This lovely example

was prooflike at the time of issue and much original mirror-
like surface still survives, especially on the reverse. The 1870
is notable for its scant mintage of just 3,535 pieces. The die
alignment is about 170° rather than 180° as usually seen on

Federal issues.

#007991

Lustrous Uncirculated 1874 $3

1737 1874 MS-62 (PCGS). A pleasing coin one that gives a first

impression of a much finer grade. Deep honey gold with
warm olive and peach toning highlights, and strong cartwheel
lustre on both sides. A date that is often chosen to represent
the design type in Uncirculated U.S. gold type sets.

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Brilliant, Frosty 1878 $3

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1738 1878 MS-62 (ANACS). Brilliant and frosty, with outstanding

eye appeal for the grade. Most design features are sharp. A
splendid candidate suitable for inclusion in a 19th-century
gold type set. We expect many generous bids when this beauty
crosses the auction block.

#008000

1739 1878 Brilliant Uncirculated-60. Attractive yellow gold lustre

complements a precise strike; the obverse reveals some hair-
lines and a few minute toning flecks under close examina-
tion.

#008000

1740 1878 AU-58 (PCGS). Rich honey gold gives this example a

wonderful look. A wealth of satiny mint lustre radiates from
the well preserved surfaces. A beautiful example that is quite
close to Mint State and has a level of eye appeal superior to
many higher graded coins.

#008000

1741 1878 AU-58 (NGC). Partially brilliant with blushes of delicate

olive iridescence. Much frosty lustre can be seen around the
letters, stars, and central devices. A faint trace of repunching
is noted within the top loop of the first 8 in the date.

#008000

1742

1878 Choice About Uncirculated-55. Some lustre survives in the
protected areas and the color is light yellow. Sharply struck by the
dies and a couple of circulation nicks are found on the legend.

#008000

1743 1878 Choice About Uncirculated-55. Clean surfaces with lustre
in the fields and a natural coppery gold hue. No surface marks
detract.

#008000

1744 Pair of three-dollar gold pieces: ☆ 1878 Net Choice Very Fine-
35; sharpness of Choice Extremely Fine-45, polished ☆ 1886
Net Very Fine-25; sharpness of Extremely Fine-45, jewelry.
In-person inspection is recommended. (Total: 2 pieces)

Prooflike Choice Mint State 1879 $3 Gold Piece

1745 1879 MS-63 (PCGS). A lovely choice example that enjoys
the initial "arm's length" appeal of an even higher grade.
Chisel-sharp, frosted design features are afloat in prooflike
fields. Pale orange-rose coloration is quite enticing, and the
surfaces are entirely free of any marks that require even the
slightest degree of special mention. Of the small 3,000 piece
business strike mintage, only a fraction of the survivors can
overshadow this coin in terms of overall presentation.

#008001

1746 1879 UNC DETAILS (NCS). "Altered surface An aestheti-

cally appealing example having sharp satiny devices and con-
siderable prooflike character in the fields. A small lint mark is
noted beneath the left side of the bow ribbon. Both surfaces
are essentially brilliant with a just a hint of lilac on the obverse.
#008001

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Desirable AU-55 1881 $3

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1747 1881 AU-55 (PCGS). MosLly brillianL surfaces with hinfs of
pink. This piece was prooflike at the time of issue, and traces of
mirrorlike brilliance can be seen in the fields, especially around
the letters of the obverse legend. The 1881 has one of the lowest
production figures in the three-dollar series, only 554 pieces
were coined. Survivors are scarce in all grades, and examples
grading About Uncirculated or better are especially desirable.

#008003

1748

Low Mintage 1882 $3 Gold

1882 AU-55 (PCGS). A lustrous example of a date that saw a
production run of just 1,500 circulation strikes. Warm honey
gold with prooflike reflectivity and rich rose iridescence on
both sides. Repunched date variety, remnants of first 2 in field
above existing 2 in date.

#008004

Copper Toned Gem Brilliant Proof 1883 Three Dollar Gold

Deep Cameo Contrast

1749 1883 Proof-66 DCAM (PCGS). One of the finest to survive from
the paltry mintage of 89 pieces for the entire year. The fields are toned
with rich coppery gold while the heavily frosted centers are
bright yellow gold. The strike is utterly perfect, with no signs of
softness on Liberty or the wreath. Excellent surfaces as expected,
with minimal hairlines and no nicks present themselves under
scrutiny. No lint marks are present. Likely one of the very finest
known and especially desirable for the Deep Cameo contrast,
seen on just a handful initially struck by these dies. As more

coins were struck, the depth of the frost seemed to diminish
on these Proofs. Only the first few coins up to a dozen usually
show this degree of contrast. It is interesting that the master
hub was engraved with haste as the final S of ST AT ES is quite
low and this feature is seen on several years of the three-dollar
gold coinage, along with irregular spacing between the letters
of LIBERTY on the headband.

PCGS Population: 9; none finer.

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1750 1886 AU-58 (PCGS). The devices are satiny and the fields have a texture intermediate between satiny and prooflike.

A scant 1,142 three-dollar pieces were coined during the year. Many examples have survived in the upper echelons
of preservation, prompting us to suggest that a large portion of the mintage was presented as gifts, perhaps in
connection with Christmas and birthday celebrations. Similarly, gold dollars issued during the era are said to have
been popular as gifts.

#008008

Lustrous MS-63 1889 $3

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1751 1889 MS-63 (NGC). Brilliant, lustrous, and sharply struck. Nice in every way. The 1889 is notable for its status as

the final issue in the $3 gold series. Only 2,429 three-dollar gold pieces were minted during the year, and survivors
this beautifully preserved are always on "wish lists."

#008011

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High-Grade 1795 Half Eagle

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1752 1795 Bass Dannreuther-8, Breen 6-G. Rarity-5+. Small Eagle.
AU-55 (PCGS). Bright yellow gold with traces of the original
mirror surface in the fields which survived circulation. The
strike is sharp on Liberty's hair and the stars, also on the
eagle's wings, the wreath and branch each show abundant
die definition. Apparently an early die state as always seen
for this issue, with no evidence of clashing, cracks, or lapping
present, thus the denticles and all die engraving features are
deeply impressed into the die and when combined with the
sharp strike produce a highly desirable coin. Examination
of the surfaces will find an edge mark above star 13 which
serves to hallmark this coin, and random surface tics are also
present, including a minor patch of seemingly related nicks
crossing the lower reverse branch left of the eagle's feet. Of
numismatics interest is the fact that the reverse die used to
strike the present coin was put away until dragged up pre-
sumably in 1798 to strike the rare Small Eagle reverse BD-1
variety. Dies were generally used until they were "worn out
or sustained injury;" (Bass-Dannreuther) it is evident from
surviving coins that this reverse die may have rusted during
the intervening years as no clashing or cracked examples are
seen on the 1795 dated coinage. When the reverse was again
used in 1798 it was dramatically lapped before the limited
production began to produce the seven to eight known 1798
Small Eagle half eagles.

#008066

U.S. HALF EAGLES ($5 GOLD)

U.S. CAPPED BUST HALF EAGLES

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1753 1798 BD-4, Breen 2-D. Rarity-4+. AU-58 (NGC). A regal
example of this recognizable die pairing that shows bright
orange-gold surfaces with some lustre present. The strike
is average with a hint of softness on Liberty's central curls,
the eagle's breast and the arrows, elsewhere it is sharp and
complete. Clean surfaces merit the premium they deserve,
with no rim marks, adjustment marks, problematic scratches
or nicks seen. Perhaps wiped in the distant past with hints
of hairlines on the obverse. For identification there is a staff
shaped lint mark in the obverse field below star 5 nearly
touching the inner point. The texture of the lint mark is thick
but short, and random lint marks are often seen on silver and
gold coinage of the period as the dies were apparently wiped
with a cloth regularly which contained these short threads
which often adhered to the dies during the striking process.
As such each lint mark is uniquely placed and makes an
excellent pedigree marker. Of particular interest to specialists
in the series are the unusual die cuds or lumps present on the
reverse. These were caused by die sinking through ATES OF
with another starting below TE of UNITED, probably caused
by weak areas in the original die steel which caused a slow
collapse in the die surface as more coins were struck. Most
examples struck from this reverse die show these features.
The obverse is Bass-Dannreuther's die state c, late but not
quite d, the reverse is die state d. Obviously lapped on the
obverse to reduce cracks or clashing, with weak denticles,
curls and some stars rather shallow. The reverse is similar
with minor cracks present, the aforementioned lumps and
a hollow leaf lacking its center from lapping below the C ot
AMERICA but no clashing evident in the fields.

#008078

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Lovely 1798 Half Eagle from the Bass Collection

1754 1798 BD-5, Breen 3-E. Rarity-5+. Large 8, 13 Stars. AU-53 (PCGS). Generally bright yellow gold with orange

tint. The strike is average with softness present in Liberty's hair near her ear and the opposing breast of the eagle.
This feature is partially caused by shallow engraving or perhaps lapping of the reverse. Average surfaces for the
period and grade, with a thin pin scratch crossing through the lower stroke of the L to behind Liberty's eye, but
no adjustment marks are readily seen. The obverse dentils are thin on the upper right, possibly from centering.
Early die state for this issue as Bass-Dannreuther obverse state a and reverse die state a with no lapping, clashing,
or cracks.

Bowers and Merena's sale of the Harry W. Bass ]r. collection, November 2000, Lot 296.

#008078

Important 1798 Large Eagle, Small 8 Half Eagle

1755 1798 BD-6, Breen 4-F. Rarity-6. Small 8. AU-58 (NGC). An orange to yellow gold example of this rare variety which

has good visual appeal. The surfaces are average with the expected moderate hairlines and handling tics primarily
in the open obverse fields. Moderate adjustment marks are seen crossing Liberty's cap, hair and fading into her
broad cheek. A short scratch extends from Liberty's chin into the field before her mouth. Central softness in the
strike may have been caused by the obverse adjustment marks. This example is scarce Bass-Dannreuther obverse
and reverse die state b, with no cracks on the obverse, and a thin crack on the reverse left of OF down through the
right wing, matching the rare die state of an MS-63 coin mentioned in that reference. Harry Bass, Jr., did not own
an example of this die state implying considerable rarity for the specialist.

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Desirable High-Grade 1798 Small 8 Half Eagle

1756 1798 BD-8, Breen 6-H. Rarity-5. Small 8. AU-53 (NGC). Here is a wonderful collector coin that boasts a sharp strike,

interesting die cracks and medium yellow gold. While limited circulation has reduced the lustre, the surfaces remain
attractive. No adjustment marks or obvious rim bruises are seen, and there are no detracting scratches. Examination
will find some of the sharpest evidence of clashing in this series, as Liberty's sports the outline of a reverse star on
her neck — just below her ear — with the date and several obverse stars clear on the reverse, as well as Liberty's head
outlined and hair curls seen waving in the star field above the eagle. The eagle's wing feather tips are clear behind
Liberty's curls and the clouds are boldly clashed above the date. Add to these features a die crack up through the 7
into Liberty's curls and the left field and another on the reverse left of OF to the eagle's head. A coin any collector
will long enjoy for its historic qualities and late die state evidence. This is Bass-Dannreuther's obverse die state b,

reverse die state c.

#008079

Frosty High-Grade 1799 Half Eagle

1757 1799 BD-6, Breen 3-E. Rarity-5. AU-58 (NGC). A lovely example of this elusive date with pleasing bright yellow

gold lustre and even color on both sides. The strike is sharp despite this being a very late die state. As to the surfaces
there are the usual scattering of tiny nicks from the briefest circulation, but no distracting rim marks or adjustments
are present. Extensive evidence of die clashing on the reverse along with lapping that has reduced the upper reverse
stars to spindly shadows of their former selves. This is the final die state reported by Bass-Dannreuther obverse
state d and reverse state d and possibly e as such extensive clashing is present surrounding the eagle from Liberty s
head and curls. The second 9 in the date is recut, and the "small stars" noted on the reverse are from a smaller die
punch than seen on the BD-8 variety of this year.

From the Cincinnati Collection, Heritage, January 13, 2005, Lot 8788.

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Delightful Late Die State 1800 Half Eagle in Mint State

1758

1800 BD-4, Breen 1-C. Rarity-4. MS-61 (NGC). Rich orange-gold toning on both sides over lustre and visually ap-
pealing in every way. The surfaces show minor handling tics and a couple of very minor short scratches on Liberty's
cheek and a hidden scuff on the second reverse star counting from the upper left. The diagnostics blunt 1 is seen
in the date and on the reverse the broadly recut M of AMERICA remains clear despite this being a terminal die
state. The reverse die has developed two cuds or edge breaks, one located above NIT the other above STA, with an
additional crack above the second T of STATES which may have formed a third cud later (not reported and may
not exist). Finding any cud on early gold is quite unusual, two on the same coin is extraordinary and this reverse
die must have developed these fatal flaws within a few minutes of each other during the coining process back in
1800. It is believed that the first cud formed over the NIT, followed by the cud over STA, but a single example is
reported with the second cud only and not the first cud (DLRC, July 2004, Lot 3211). Obviously this series is rich
with high-grade coins that deserve careful study as much can be learned from each example.

#008082

Satiny Mint State 1802/1 Half Eagle

1759 1802/1 BD-2, Breen 1-D. Rarity-4+. MS-61 (NGC). Bright yellow gold throughout and satiny with mint lustre in

the fields. The strike is sharp on Liberty's curls and the reverse eagle but slightly weak on the left wing near the
shield which is diagnostics. There are minor hairlines from a long ago wiping with a cloth and for identification
a pair of shallow scuffs are found in the field below the two upper left obverse stars, and a dull nick is present on
Liberty's bust above the 2. Middle die state b for the obverse and reverse.

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1760 1802/1 BD-8, Breen 2-I/H. Rarity 4. High Overdate. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63, but smoothed in the right

obverse field. This coin has the initial appearance of a typical frosty Brilliant Uncirculated half eagle of the period.
Upon close examination faint swirl lines are discerned in the right obverse field from below the RTY of LIBERTY
down to the bust, nearly touching the inner star points. The balance of the coin is natural with undisturbed lustre.
Traces of adjustment marks are found on the reverse at varying angles, but these are not distracting. Boldly im-
pressed on Liberty's curls and the stars, the reverse too boasts a full and complete strike on the stars and eagle's
breast. In the Breen-Dannreuther book, this is obverse die state c and reverse die state b but late, with single but
sharp evidence of clashing in the fields and several thin die cracks through UNITED and the arrows. Overall this
is an impressive coin to represent this important issue.

#008083

Choice Mint State-63 Capped Bust 1803/2 Half Eagle

1761 1803/2 BD-4, Breen unlisted. Rarity-4. MS-63 (PCGS). Blazing mint lustre and quite attractive for the orange-gold

color that graces both sides of this coin. The surfaces are much cleaner than normally encountered on early gold
coinage with scarcely any hairlines or signs of contact. For identification a minor tic is found near the center of
Liberty's cheek and a pair of planchet roller lines bisect the obverse between the IB of LIBERTY to left of the date.
On the reverse some adjustment marks are present moving down from left to right at about a 45 angle, generally
seen near the rims. This is the usually seen die state obverse c, reverse state c with die cracks below the date, and
another bisecting the reverse. Remarkably, this reverse die was used again in four later die marriages in 1804. A
highly desirable example of this elusive type or date.

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Bright and Lustrous Mint State 1804 Half Eagle

Popular Normal/Large 8 Obverse

1762 1804 BD-7, Breen 1-A. Rarity-4. MS-61 (NGC). A well struck example of this Capped Bust variety which retains

ample eve-pleasing lustre and a hint of coppery gold toning. Liberty's curls and the stars are sharply defined, the
reverse too shows bold definition despite numerous minor die cracks and evidence of clashing with the obverse.
Minor striking weakness is present on the arrow feathers and claw apparently diagnostics to most of this variety. As
to the surfaces there are minor tics from handling and a shallow rim mark above the R of LIBERTY which hallmarks
the present coin, but Liberty s face and neck are quite attractive for this grade level. All in all, this is a desirable
coin which should please any specialist for the interesting recutting on the 180 of the date and the die cracks and
clashing present on the reverse, all of which capture much of the trials and tribulations of the early Philadelphia
Mint.

#008086

Pleasing 1806 Pointed 6, 8X5 Stars Half Eagle

1763 1806 BD-1, Breen 1-A. Rarity-4. Pointed 6, 8X5 Stars. AU-58 (PCGS). The present coin is a relatively common

variant for the Pointed 6 variety, but this coin stands above the many for its stellar surfaces and overall appeal. The
strike is average with slight softness near the centers near Liberty's ear and the eagle's head and junction of the left
wing to the shield. No adjustment marks or rim problems are readily apparent, and the fields and devices are much
nicer than average for a coin of the period that circulated even briefly. The obverse is Bass-Dannreuther die state
c, reverse die state e with a minor rim cud in the dentils above the final S of STATES, clashing from Liberty's head
and bust, cracks above and left of the eagle's head, obverse with peripheral cracks through the stars and LIBERTY,
not yet terminal for these dies.

An available die pairing for this series, but always in demand when nicer than average examples appear.

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Frosty 1807 Bust Right Half Eagle

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1764 1807 BD-3, Breen 2-B. Rarity-5+. Bust Right. AU-55 (NGC). This die combination includes a Small Date, Small

Obverse Stars obverse with Large Reverse Stars. Lustrous fields and struck on a classic yellow gold planchet,
with a splash of copper toning near the right wing tip. The surfaces are average with minor circulation marks and
hairlines as nearly always seen. Both dies exhibit evidence of clashing and central wear, but are generally sharp on
the devices. No rim problems or adjustment marks distract the eye, and the coin has a pleasing appearance. Later
die state with the crack up from the arrow shafts, motto ribbon and star above left of the beak. A minor die flaw is
found at the foot of the R of LIBERTY. A scarce and desirable example that represents Bass-Dannreuther's terminal
obverse die state b, reverse state c.

#008092

U.S. CAPPED BUST LEFT HALF EAGLES

Popular 1807 Capped Bust $5

1765

1807 BD-8, Breen 5-D. Rarity-2. Bust Left. Net Extremely Fine-40; sharpness of About Uncirculated-50, lightly
cleaned long ago. Warm olive-gold with plenty of mint brilliance in the protected areas. No serious marks pres-
ent though some brush marks from a faint, long-ago cleaning can be detected with diligence, and some planchet
adjustment marks, as made at the Mint, run diagonally through STATES on the reverse. From the first year of the

design type.

#008101

Chicago - 1914. Plate from the American Bank Note Company archives with an engraving of the city of
Chicago. This plate is featured as Lot 1113 in the current sale.

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Satiny and Exceptional 1808/7 Half Eagle

Late Die State

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1766 1808/7 BD-2, Breen 2-A. Rarity-4+. AU-58 (PCGS). A beautiful example of this date, with frosty lustre in the fields

in the protected areas and a generally sharp strike. The obverse die was lapped prior to striking, which removed
all traces of an obverse crack through the second star to Liberty's lips and face and out her cap, but left the top of
the 7 within the upper loop of the 8. Clean surfaces with no distracting bumps, nicks, or adjustment marks. The
eye appeal is strong for the lustre and color. A particularly late die state with a new heavy die crack from the edge
through the top of the 11th star upper two points into the field, certainly rare with this feature and possibly unique
as Bass did not know of this crack.

#008103

Frosty Mint State 1810 Small Date Half Eagle

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1767 1810 BD-1, Breen 3-D. Rarity-3+. Small Date, Large 5. MS-61 (PCGS). Lustrous with solid eye appeal and clean

surfaces. The strike is average with sharp stars but a couple of the uppermost curls on Liberty show minor softness.
On the reverse there are traces of adjustment marks on the upper left quadrant, others on the lower right through
the denticles. Curiously the 5 in the denomination is tall enough to nearly touch the denticles. Die rust lumps are
found in the field near Liberty's chin, other lumps are found in the field below the reverse scroll. A thin die crack
extends along the base of AM in AMERICA crossing the eagle's wing to the top of the scroll below OF. An impres-
sive example of this popular Reich design.

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Appealing 1810 Half Eagle

1768 1810 BD-4, Breen 1-A. Rarity-2. Large Date, Large 5. AU-55 (NGC). Lustre resides in the fields adding to the eye

appeal of this high-grade specimen. The strike was average with sharp stars surrounding Liberty but a few of the
uppermost curls are a trifle soft. Surface quality is normal with minute tics from handling, but no outward disturb-
ing nicks, cuts, or scratches are present. One of the more common die pairings of this series, but always popular
with type and date collectors as attractive coins like the present one are available from time to time.

#008108

Popular 1811 Small 5 Half Eagle

1769 1811 BD-2, Breen 1-B. Rarity-3. Small 5. AU-58 (NGC). Lustrous and attractive for the even yellow gold color.

Fully struck and a solid coin despite a few light scratches below the reverse motto. Traces of adjustment marks
are found on the upper left reverse, but no other detractions are apparent. The usual John Reich signature star has
the tiny chip in the outward point in the final star position right of the date, attributed to dies engraved by Reich
himself — the designer of the present coin. Middle die state with a faint die crack connecting stars 9 and 10, and die
guide line marks above the right wing tip, and the C of AMERICA is recut low.

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Desirable 1812 Half Eagle

1770 1812 BD-1, Breen 1-B. Rarity-3. AU-58 (NGC). Bright yellow gold with abundant lustre in the fields which survived

brief circulation. The strike is full and complete, and the surfaces are attractive and problem free. Minute traces of
adjustment marks are found on the left obverse denticles and Litierty, these virtually eliminated by the force of the
strike and a strong magnifier is required to discern their location. No rim marks, nicks or scratches detract from
this desirable coin for the collector.

This is Bass-Dannreuther's obverse and reverse die state a, but struck after the "injury" to the reverse die with a curious rounded line
coursing through both wings and the shield, exiting to the rim left of the first A of AMERICA. Such die injuries are quite rare in American
numismatics, but examples include the 1804 “Spiked Chin” half cent, 1803 Bust half dollar and the present reverse die
#008112

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Near Mint State AU 1813 Half Eagle

1771 1813 BD-1, Breen 1-A. Rarity-2. AU-58 (NGC). Lustrous yellow gold with distinctive olive highlights. A barely

circulated example of the first year of the design type, a date that is frequently selected for inclusion in an advanced
U.S. gold type set. A pleasing coin, devoid of individual marks worthy of description, and choice as such, with the
initial appearance of an MS-63.

The Breen-Dannreuther text, Early U.S. Gold Coin Varieties, is absolutely essential to any numismatics library. It is a superb study by John
Dannreuther, based on notes from the late Harry W. Bass, creating a true classic— absolutely definitive in the area covered. Even if early gold
coins are not your specialty, you will find this to be very informative with regard to studying dies, characteristics, and for general numismat-
ics information.

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Pleasing 1813 Half Eagle

1772 1813 BD-1, Breen 1-A. Rarity-2. AU-55 (PCGS). A well struck, well preserved example of this elusive type coin.

The surfaces are smooth and attractive with the expected yellow gold color and satiny lustre. No adjustment marks
are seen, and the rims are free of bumps. For the collector who demands problem-free early gold. Of the staggering
95,428 struck for circulation, there are perhaps 450-650 pieces known of this variety according to John Dannreuther,
noted authority on gold coinage.

#008116

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Frosty and Elusive 1814/3 $5

1773 1814/3 BD-1, Breen 1-A. Rarity-4+. MS-62 (PCGS). Frosty and rich yellow gold with splendid lustre for the assigned

grade. A bold and attractive specimen, showing especially strong visual appeal. Some minor hairlines are seen,
though they are trivial to the unaided eye, and the surfaces still manage to resemble those of a coin a grade or two
finer. Boldly struck and lacking any heavy marks, strong evidence of die clashing visible on both sides, a few little
specks of old detritus at first A of AMERICA and nearby. Charming in hand and showing its positive aesthetics
appeal, this would be a fine addition to a half eagle date set or even an exciting choice to represent the type in a set

showcasing each design of U.S. gold coins.

#008117

U.S. CLASSIC HEAD HALF EAGLES

1774 1834 B-6501. Classic Head, Plain 4. EF-40. Medium yellow gold with some olive highlights. A few scattered marks,

as should be expected for a coin at this grade. Obverse die crack from rim at 5:00 upward through the back of Miss
Liberty's hair curls.

Breen-6501. "First Head, Large Plain 4. Truncation markedly curved, its end broad and rounded. Center stroke of 8 thick, large knobs to 3.
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Mint State 1834 Plain 4 Classic Head $5

1775 1834 B-6502. Classic Head, Plain 4. MS-62 (NGC). A desirable
coin for the lustre and surface quality. Each of the obverse
stars are bold, as are the many curls on Liberty's head, al-
though the largest curl near her ear is comparatively soft.
In the protected areas of the lettering and devices, the fields
are slightly prooflike. Bright yellow gold with a dusting of
coppery hues to attest to the passage of time. The surfaces
show minor abrasions from handling and half eagles from
this era seldom are without similar surfaces. For identifica-
tion a minor nick is found on the high edge lip above the E
of UNITED. The present offering boasts all the features a
collector could hope to attain.

McCloskey 4-C. Rarity-3.

Later die state with a nearly bisecting thin obverse crack between stars
6 and 7, down through BE, Liberty's ear and fades into her lowest curls
right of the date. The 4 nearly touches the curl above, and the reverse has
the tip of the feather above and right of the tip of the 5. Both the 5 D. show
recutting at the top.

#008171

Rare Crosslet 1834 Classic Head $5

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1776 1834 B-6503. Classic Head, Crosslet 4. Net About Uncircu-
lated-50, sharpness of Very Choice About Uncirculated-58,
reverse scratches above denomination and under eagle s
dexter wing. Lustrous yellow gold with much retained mint

bloom in the protected areas.

Breen-6503. "Second head, crosslet 4, smaller arrows. Rare. Center
stroke of 8 thick, smaller knobs to 3."

#008172

Satiny Mint State 1836 Classic Head Half Eagle

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1777 1836 B-6509. MS-62 (NGC). A beautiful coin that retains

ample mint lustre and soft, satiny texture from a long ago
wiping. The strike was sharp on the stars and curls of the
obverse, and bold as well on all reverse devices. Examination
of the edge will find a tiny tic above the seventh obverse star,
and will serve to hallmark this coin. Diagnostics included a
tall 1 in the date, with the 6 leaning left at the top, and the
reverse shows an extended first stripe in the fourth vertical
shield pair which extends into the horizontal lines as well as
below the shield point to the branch.

McCloskey 4-D. Rarity-3.

#008174

1778 1837 Breen-6512. Large Date, Small 5. AU-53 (NGC). Frosty

lustre in the fields and average surfaces for this early half eagle.
Identifiable by a dull three reed mark along Liberty's jaw. As
expected, the strike is slightly soft on a couple of Liberty's
central curls, but the surrounding stars and feathers show
the desired details. The variety is defined by Liberty's lowest
curl over the right side of 3, reverse by the small 5, the first A
of AMERICA close to the wing. A short-lived type that is well
preserved and attractive for the collector.

McCloskey 1-A. Rarity-4.

#008175

1779 1837 B-6512. Extremely Fine-40. Deep yellow gold with deep

pale violet highlights. A few scattered marks noted, none overly
serious.

Breen-6512. "Large date, large 5. Scarce. Single forelock, hern in
branch."

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1780 1837 B-6513. Choice Extremely Fine-45. Bright lemon yellow surfaces are augmented by coppery gold at the highest

points. Satiny mint lustre remains around the stars and within the reverse lettering. An attractive coin that displays
just a bit of honest wear.

#008175

U.S. LIBERTY HEAD HALF EAGLES

Noteworthy 1842-C Large Date Half Eagle

1781 1842-C Large Date. AU-58 (NGC). Bright yellow golden
surfaces retain excellent definition on either side. Only light
surface disturbance is noted, none of which requires par-
ticular mention. A rare and desirable Charlotte Mint issue.
With there are no more than 12-18 survivors at all Mint State
grade levels, the frosty, near Mint State example offered here
is about as nice as could reasonably be acquired.

#008209

1782 Trio of half eagles: ☆ 1843 Liberty. Extremely Fine-40. Golden
surfaces with rich rose at the devices ☆ 1910 Indian. Choice
Extremely Fine-45, Golden gray surfaces ☆ 1915 Indian. Choice
Very Fine-30. Gray-gold surfaces. (Total: 3 pieces)

Impressive AU-58 1844-D $5

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1783 1844-D AU-58 (PCGS). Sharply struck and brilliant with
much original mint lustre still surviving in the protected ar-
eas. This piece appears to have none of the flaws and defects
that typically plagued planchet quality at the Dahlonega Mint
during the era. Despite a fairly generous mintage of 88,982
pieces, examples grading AU-58 or better are elusive. Coin
collectors were few and far between during the era, and fewer
still bothered to make distinctions between issues produced
at the different mints. Accordingly, examples grading About
Uncirculated or better survived simply as a matter of chance.
David Akers, the pioneering researcher in the field of U.S.
gold coinage rarity, wrote about this issue as follows: "most
known specimens are in the VF to EF range."

#008221

1784 1844-0 Choice About Uncirculated-55. Bright and lustrous yellow gold with distinctive olive highlights. Some

faint, scattered marks are present, none apparent to the unaided eye. Sharply struck.

#008222

1785 1852 Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly Choice-61. The left obverse displays iridescent lavender-mauve. The remainder
of this velvet-like coin enjoys a sumptuous offering of yellow golden toning.

#008250

1786 Two Liberty half eagles grading AU-58 (NGC): ☆ 1853 ☆ 1857. Both are lustrous honey gold with rose toning
highlights. (Total: 2 pieces)

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Frosty 1854-D Half Eagle

1787 1854-D Choice About Uncirculated-55. Weak D. A beautiful
example of this elusive date which boasts substantial lustre
and mint frost in the fields. The strike is sharper than often
encountered with most of the stars showing full radial lines
and Liberty's curls having good separation. On the reverse
the eagle's feathers and claws are crisp, but the central arrow
feathers are soft. The "D" mintmark was punched lightly into
the die and although clear with a magnifier is decidedly shal-
low and scarcely breaks above the surrounding field. Heavy
die file lines cross through Liberty's eye but the die rust on the
obverse, mentioned by Breen, does not appear in abundance.
Scarce with 56,413 struck for circulation, the survivors are
generally a couple of grades lower than seen here.

#008258

1788 1856 Extremely Fine-45. Traces of satiny lustre can be seen in
the protected areas.

#008266

1789 1860 About Uncirculated-50. Light greenish gold toning over
surfaces that have some moderate abrasion. Some lustre still
remains under the abrasion and gives this coin a decent ap-
pearance. A difficult date to acquire since only 19,763 pieces
were struck for this pre-Civil War date.

#008284

Rare 1864-S Half Eagle

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1790 1864-S Net Extremely Fine-40; sharpness of About Uncircu-
lated-50, cleaned. Brilliant, with traces of frosty lustre surviving
in the protected areas. The strike is about average with softness
noted on the high points of the designs. David Akers wrote
about the issue in his seminal monograph on the half eagle
series published in 1979: "The 1964-S is one of the real rarities
of the entire series... and most of the relatively few known
specimens grade Fine or VF." He was able to account for only
14 appearances of the issue in a survey of 337 impoi tant auc-
tion sales. Walter Breen wrote in his Encyclopedia published
in 1988: "Very Rare... Prohibitively rare above VF." PCGS
has certified the issue on a total of just 13 occasions, a figure
which may include duplicate appearances. NGC has certified
the issue on just 10 occasions in various grades.

#008297

1791 Three certified Liberty half eagles: is 1870-SF-12(NGC). Well-
worn but not heavily marked, only 17,000 minted 1878-S
AU-58 (NGC). Lustrous honey gold with olive highlights
1893-CC EF-40 (PCGS). Medium gold with plenty of retained
lustre. From the terminal year of Carson City Mint coinage
operations. (Total: 3 pieces)

1792 Group of half eagles grading Very Choice About Uncircu-
lated-58: ☆ 1879. Lustrous rose gold ☆ 1893-S. Lustrous
1903. Satiny lustre with frosty olive at the peripheries ☆ 1903-S.
Satiny lustre ☆ 1907-D. Lustrous with lovely rose highlights.
(Total: 5 pieces)

Premium Quality Gem Mint State 1880 Half Eagle

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1793 1880 MS-65 (NGC). Rich lustre and frost on deep orange
gold surfaces. Nicely struck. Only three examples of the
date have been graded finer than the present gem by NGC.
Heavy reverse die crack at the tops of UNITED; this die was
probably retired soon after the present coin was produced.

NGC Census: 20; 3 finer (all MS-66).

#008351

1794 Group of Liberty half eagles: ☆ 1880 (2). Brilliant Uncirculated-
60. Cleaned and scratched; Choice About Uncirculated-55.
Lightly scratched ☆ 1885 Choice About Uncirculated-55. Light
scratches ☆ 1886-S About Uncirculated-50. Lightly cleaned
and scratched ☆ 1887-S About Uncirculated-50. Cleaned ☆
1897 Choice About Uncirculated-55. Cleaned ☆ 1901 About
Uncirculated-50. Cleaned with remnants of glue. In-person
inspection is recommended. (Total: 7 pieces)

1795 Trio of Liberty half eagles: ☆ 1880 About Uncirculated-50
☆ 1882-S Choice About Uncirculated-55 ☆ 1901 Very Choice
About Uncirculated-58. Each displays lustrous golden surfaces.
(Total: 3 pieces)

1796 Group of Liberty and Indian half eagles, with average grade

Very Fine to Extremely Fine: ☆ 1880 (2) ☆ 1881 1881-S

1886 ☆ 1897 ☆ 1908 ☆ 1909-D ☆ 1913-S. Some have been
cleaned, others with minor problems. In-person inspection is
recommended. (Total: 9 pieces)

1797 Pair of half eagles: ☆ 1880-S Very Choice About Uncirculated-

58. Lightly circulated with coppery gold surfaces and lustre
in the fields ☆ 1892 Choice About Uncirculated-55. Lustrous,
but moderate bagmarks are present on both sides. (Total 2
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Selection of half eagles: ☆ 1880-S Choice About Uncirculated-
55 (2) ☆ 1885 About Uncirculated-50 ☆ 1887-S Choice About
Uncirculated-55 ☆ 1895 About Uncirculated-53 ☆ 1897 About
Uncirculated-53 ☆ 1901 About Uncirculated-50. A golden
group with most displaying traces of rose highlights. (Total: 7
pieces)

Six Liberty half eagles: ☆ 1880-S Extremely Fine-40 ☆ 1881
About Uncirculated-50 ☆ 1882 Choice Extremely Fine-45 ☆
1887-S Choice Extremely Fine-45 ☆ 1903-S Choice Extremely
Fine-45 ☆ 1907 About Uncirculated-50. An attractive golden
group. (Total: 6 pieces)

1881 MS-64 (NGC). Sharp and frosty. The centers are brilliant
changing to faint olive-gold at the borders.

#008354

1881 MS-64 (NGC). A highly lustrous specimen with rich rose
iridescence and a bold strike.

#008354

1808

1881 MS-64 (NGC). Frosty honey gold with rose highlights
and strong lustre.

#008354

1809

1810

1881 MS-64 (NGC). A frosty specimen with broadly sweeping
cartwheel lustre, a bold strike, and pale olive highlights. Not
far off the mark for the next grade level.

#008354

1881 MS-63 (NGC). Medium gold with olive highlights and
strong cartwheel lustre.

#008354

1812

1881 MS-63 (NGC). Strong underlying lustre supports pale
olive and rose iridescence.

#008354

1881 MS-63 (NGC). Muted olive iridescence and strong lustre
on medium golden surfaces.

#008354

1881 MS-63 (NGC). Frosty deep gold with much mint bloom
in the protected areas.

#008354

1881 MS-63 (NGC). Robust cartwheel lustre on medium golden
surfaces. Nicely struck with pale olive iridescence on both
sides.

#008354

Pair of NGC-certified half eagles: ☆ 1881 MS-62. Medium
gold surfaces with frosty olive at the peripheries ☆ 1904 MS-
61. Lustrous golden surfaces. (Total: 2 pieces)

1881 Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly Choice-62. Nice mint lustre
with the obverse showing some light reflectivity. Well struck.
Some moderate contact marks are found on the cheek but none
too serious.

#008354

Trio Mint State Liberty half eagles: ☆ 1881 Brilliant Uncircu-
lated, nearly Choice-62. Lustrous golden surfaces with frosty
olive at the peripheries ☆ 1907 Brilliant Uncirculated-60.
Lustrous yellow gold surfaces ☆ 1908 Brilliant Uncirculated,
nearly Choice-61. Lustrous with just the slightest hint of rose.
(Total: 3 pieces)

Trio of Mint State certified half eagles: -- 1881 MS-61 (PCGS)
☆ 1885-S MS-61 (NGC) ☆ 1886-S MS-60 (PCGS). All are lustrous
and choice for the assigned grade. (Total: 3 pieces)

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1813 Pair of Liberty half eagles: ☆ 1881 Choice Extremely Fine-45.
Medium orange gold surfaces ☆ 1893 Brilliant Uncirculated,
nearly Choice-61. Satiny golden surfaces. (Total: 2 pieces)

1814 Trio of Liberty half eagles: ☆ 1881-S Brilliant Uncirculated-60
☆ 1900 (2). Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly Choice-61; Brilliant
Uncirculated-60. Each is lustrous and attractive. (Total: 3
pieces)

1815 1882-CC AU-55 (NGC). Lustrous honey gold with rich orange

highlights, especially in the peripheral areas. Some tiny marks,
commensurate with the amount of circulation received. A
popular date from the Carson City Mint, one that is extremely
elusive in Mint State grades, making nice AU specimens such
as this all the more desirable.

#008359

1818 1885-S MS-64 (PCGS). Beautiful orange gold surfaces are just
a minute tic or two away from being fully Gem. A gorgeous
coin which displays a full strike and is completely drenched
in silky mint lustre.

#008368

1819 1888-S Choice About Uncirculated-55. Ample lustre and only
the lightest wear, with a few scattered bagmarks.

#008373

1820 1891-CC Very Choice About Uncirculated-58. This pleasing
example is ever so close to full Mint State. A great example with
just a touch of rub and plenty of satiny lustre. An attractive
coin from the popular Carson City Mint.

#008378

1821 1895 Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63. Frosty gold lustre covers

both sides; obverse shows a faint toning streak in left field.

#008390

High Circulated Grade 1883-CC Half Eagle

2x photo

1816 1883-CC AU-55 (PCGS). This exciting coin displays only a
modest amount of light wear on its generally smooth surfaces
and carefully struck reliefs. Abundant frosty mint lustre
crowns the roster of visual attractions for this delightful
coin. An elusive date in any grade and is particularly rare
at the extraordinary quality level offered here. Only 12,598
pieces were struck. It should also be noted that the popula-
tion of surviving Mint State examples, in all likelihood, can
be counted on the fingers of one hand!

#008362

1817 1884-CC Extremely Fine-40, lightly cleaned long ago, scattered

tiny rim disturbances. Medium gold surfaces. One of only
16,402 half eagles of the date produced in Nevada's capital

city mint.

#008365

Important Gem Cameo Proof 1901 Half Eagle

Finest Graded by NGC

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1822 1901 Proof-67^ CAMEO (NGC). A sparkling cameo Gem
Proof of the date, a beautiful specimen that stands alone
at the top of the NGC Census Report, the finest Proof of the
date certified by that service within any Proof designation,
cameo or otherwise. Frosty yellow gold motifs sit serenelv
against deeply reflective mirrors. The Proof mintage for this
date was somewhat prolific — 140 pieces — which allows for
moderately easy acquisition of a Proof of the date for all who
seek such a coin. We caution you, however, that this is the
solitary Proof-67^ Cameo example of the date certified b\
NGC, and winning the present coin when it comes up for
bid will be a challenge

NGC Census: 1; none finer within any designation
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Awesome Gem Cameo Proof 1907 Half Eagle

Final Year of Proof Liberty Half Eagles

2x photo

1823 1907 Proof-65 CAMEO (NGC). Satiny frost on rich yellow
devices, with plenty of fire in the mark-free reflective fields.
One of 92 Proofs of the date struck, the final such issue in
the Liberty half eagle series; no Proofs were forthcoming in
1908, the final year of the design type, though Indian half
eagle Proofs were struck.

#088502

1824 1907 Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63. Marvelous mint bloom

over exceptional surfaces. Well struck, just a few light contact
marks away from a higher designation. A coin this is quite
suitable for a high-grade type or date set.

#008416

1825 1908 Liberty. MS-64 (PCGS). An intensely lustrous and de-

lightfully attractive example of the final date in the Liberty
half eagle series; later in the year the incused Indian design
by Bela Lyon Pratt took its place. Pale rose iridescence graces
both sides.

#008418

U.S. Indian Head Half Eagles

1826 1908 Indian. MS-63 (PCGS). An intensely lustrous Indian
half eagle from the first year of the series. Bright yellow mint
bloom glows richly in the recessed areas, while pale peach
and orange iridescence graces the high points of this lovely
specimen. Choice for the grade.

#008510

1827 Group of Indian half eagles: ☆ 1908 (2). Choice Extremely
Fine-45; Choice Very Fine-30 ☆ 1909 About Uncirculated-50

1910 Very Fine-25 ☆ 1913 About Uncirculated-50 ☆ 1915
Choice Extremely Fine-45. (Total: 6 pieces)

1828 Quartette of Indian half eagles: ☆ 1908 Choice Very Fine-30.
Scratched ☆ 1909-S Choice Extremely Fine-45. Cleaned ☆ 1910
Choice Extremely Fine-45. Cleaned ☆ 1914-D Choice Extremely
Fine-45. Cleaned. In-person inspection is recommended. (Total:
4 pieces)

Very Choice Uncirculated 1908-S Indian $5

2x photo

1829 1908-S Indian. MS-64 (PCGS). Sparkling honey gold with in-
tense cartwheel lustre and superlative eye appeal, a coin that
visually approaches Gem to the unaided eye, and one that
holds up well to careful scrutiny. From the first year of Indian
half eagle coinage. From a mintage of just 82,000 pieces, one
of just three dates in the design type with a mintage figure
that did not meet the six-figure mark. A real beauty.

#008512

Lovely Choice Uncirculated 1909 $5

2x photo

1830 1909 MS-64 (PCGS). A highly lustrous specimen with rich
orange toning on golden surfaces. The eye appeal is superb,
and easily of gem quality to the unaided eye. Put a glass to
this beauty and the Gem intimation still rings true. Many
times rarer in MS-64 than its Denver Mint counterpart of the
same year.

#008513

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Satiny MS-64 1909 $5

1831 1909 MS-64 (PCGS). Satiny and mostly brilliant with some
hints of lilac. Virtually all design features are as sharp as
could be desired. Indian Head half eagles have been extremely
popular with specialists in recent years, and lovely specimens
such as this command high premiums for that reason.

#008513

1832 1909-D Brilliant Uncirculated-60. A wealth of satiny mint
lustre dances over the surfaces for a compelling look. A prob-
lem-free example with bright yellow gold that will be at home
in a well appointed cabinet of half eagles.

#008514

1912 Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63. A bright and lustrous
coin that has strong lustre and generally clean surfaces. The
color is frosty yellow gold. A decent strike on the obverse while
the reverse shows slight softness on the eagle's upper wing. A
scarcer date in Choice grades.

#008523

Impressive MS-64 1911 $5

1837 1912 MS-61 (PCGS). Frosty honey gold with rich lustre and

olive and gold highlights.

#008523

1833 1911 MS-64 (PCGS). Fully lustrous and mostly brilliant with

some hints of lilac. Virtually all design features are bold, save
for some of the minor details in the Indian's war bonnet feath-
ers. Scarce and eagerly sought this nicely preserved.

#008520

1838 1912-S About Uncirculated-50. Lightly circulated with clean
surfaces and some lustre remaining. The mintmark is shallow,
but clear enough to see with a loupe.

#008524

1839 1913 MS-62 (NGC). Satiny mint sheen cascades over the sur-
faces of this alluring beauty. The coin is well struck and free
of any noteworthy distractions. A small pre-striking dropped
lamination on the reverse is found in the word STATES and
adds to the intrigue of this specimen.

#008525

1834

1911-S Brilliant Uncirculated-60. A satiny coin that has lustre
in the fields and the usual uninspired strike. The mintmark is
recut.

#008522

1913 Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly Choice-62. Lustrous and
a good strike, but there is a hidden scratch in the lower head-
dress of the Chief and another up from the eagle's head.
#008525

Choice Uncirculated 1912 Half Eagle

1835 1912 MS-64 (NGC). Bright yellow gold with intense lustre and

warm honey highlights. A pleasing specimen of the design
type, a coin that is not far off track for a finer designation.
#008523

1841 1913-S MS-60 (NGC). Soft cartwheel lustre on pale rose

surfaces. A fairly elusive date across the board, with the pres-
ent specimen finer than might be imagined for the assigned
grade.

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Key 1929 Indian $5 Rarity

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1846 1929 Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63. Strong frosty lustre
encircles delightful medium yellow gold surfaces. The lustre
is warm and pleasing on both sides, and all details are nicely
defined. Some minor contact marks are seen, as appropri-
ate at this grade level, though none are especially harmful.
A famous key date and the significant stumbling block in
completing a set of this popular series, most examples of
this issue are thought to have been melted soon after 1933.
Of the survivors, many are not as choice as this. This will be
the prized centerpiece of an Indian half eagle set.

#008533

Impressive Gem 1914 Half Eagle

2x photo

1842 1914 MS-65 (NGC). A sparkling olive gold Gem with intense
lustre and superior eye appeal. No surface marks or abra-
sions are evident to the unaided eye, making for a pleasing
gem. Among the finest examples of the date seen thus far
by NGC. If Gem quality is your bailiwick, we suggest more
than a casual glance at the present piece.

NGC Census: 13; 1 finer (MS-66).

#008527

1845 1915 Brilliant Uncirculated-60. A lustrous and attractive

example with minor surface handling nicks and a typical
strike.

#008530

1844

Choice Mint State 1915 Indian $5

1843 1915 MS-64 (PCGS). Frosty olive gold with strong lustre and

impressive mint frost especially in the protected areas.

#008530

1915 Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly Choice-62. Lustrous and
attractive with frosty surfaces. The strike is average and close
examination finds a couple of thin hairlines in the fields.

#008530

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U.S. EAGLES ($10 GOLD)

U.S. CAPPED BUST EAGLES

Important Brilliant Uncirculated 1795 Capped Bust Eagle
Second Rarest Variety of the Year

1847 1795 Bass-Dannreuther-5, Taraszka-5, Breen 4-B. Rarity-5.
13 Leaves. MS-61 (NGC). A rare and desirable eagle with
blazing mint lustre throughout and a sharp strike. There is
a minor nick in the field below the right wing of the eagle,
close to his tail and this should identify this coin. Minimal
hairlines are present in the fields and the surfaces are attrac-
tive. Bright yellow gold and free all but traces of adjustment
marks on the obverse rim. A minute planchet flaw is found
below and right of the small wreath held within the eagle's
mouth, which shows as a wavy line which could also be de-
scribed as an attached planchet lamination with just one edge
showing, and would have been caused by a minor flaw or
impurity in the metal planchet. A coin with strong visual ap-
peal and no significant impairments. Of considerable historic
and economic importance as the eagle or $10 gold piece was
the highest denomination authorized for coinage by Congress
for the Philadelphia Mint to produce. 1795 was the first year
that this denomination was struck. Obtaining a 1 795 eagle in
Mint State is a considerable challenge for the most advanced
numismatist, and the present opportunity is significant.

The obverse die used to coin the present specimen had been busy. It was

first used to coin another die pairing and began to show a minor die crack
and evidence of clashing. The obverse die was removed from the press,
lapped down significantly to remove the crack and evidence of clashing near
Liberty's cap, greatly reducing the depth of certain devices, denticles, and
particularly the lengths of the arms of stars 1, 2, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 15. It was
then paired with a second reverse die and more eagles were struck. After
producing a number of coins, the obverse die was again removed from the
coining press and examined, again significant clashing had occurred and
the die was lapped again, reducing the depth of the fields and virtually
removing some of the edge denticles on the rim above Liberty's cap; these
denticles were re-engraved into the die so coinage could resume. At this
point a reverse die that had been used to coin the BD-4, T-4 die combination
was paired with this obverse. Remarkably the reverse die also was lapped
removing some of the feathers at the top of the left thigh of the eagle and
causing an unnatural opening between his thigh and breast in this location.
Minor die cracks were also partially if not completely removed from the
reverse legend. Always seen with the die lump to the left of the first A of
AMERICA, caused by a bubble or small defect in the die steel. This is the
final die pairing used to coin 1795 eagles, and the rarest die marriage with
35-45 known, behind the rare 9 Leaf reverse pairing with about 20 known.
This coin has similar striking qualities to examples sold in our Americana
Sale, January 20, 2004, Lot 3118 or the example from Auction '88. David
Akers, July 16, 1988, Lot 929.

NGC Census: 19; 42 finer (MS-65 Finest)

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1848 1795 BD-5, T-5, Breen 4-B. Rarity-5. 13 Leaves. About Un-
circulated-50. In terms of wear this coin saw little circulation
but the surfaces were then cleaned with the usual resulting
hairlines. The strike is sharp as expected for these early eagles,
with strong feather definition on the eagle and the curls on
Liberty well defined. The color ranges from bright gold to
yellow gold with some lustre surviving near the devices.
There are light adjustment marks crossing into Liberty's hair
and the denticles are soft at the top of the obverse and lower
reverse, likely where the heaviest adjusting took place on the
planchet prior to striking. For identification purposes there
is a shallow cut from the top of the T in LIBERTY to the rim
and a cluster of reeding nicks on the R of AMERICA as well
as faint evidence of a rim file above the first few letters of that
word. A couple of other edge nicks are seen above STATES.

Considering that 35 to 45 examples likely survive from this
die pairing, gives the collector some indication of just how rare
these early Capped Bust eagles are. The present coin was put
away long ago and has not been available for study since the
infancy of variety collecting. A significant number of early gold
coins have suffered similar fates as the present coin, as these
have always been popular and expensive to obtain.

#008551

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1849 1797 BD-2, T-8, Breen 2-B. Rarity-4+. Heraldic Eagle. About
Uncirculated-50. A desirable coin for the rich coppery gold
hues through the stars and devices, with little actual wear on
the high points. Rather well struck for this date, with no signs
of softness imparted by the dies. There are faint adjustment
marks within a few of the upper left obverse denticles and
some minor edge flattening above TY and the nearby star.
On the reverse a small but sharp edge nick is found over the
right side of the M of AMERICA. The surfaces are generally
clean within the fields and on the devices, with minimal signs
of handling from circulation. In the left obverse field there
are some light marks that may have been very light graffiti,
but this is barely visible and not particularly distracting. For
identification there is a minor tic just left of the eagle's breast
in the field below the ribbon, another in the field below the
right end of the folded scroll end. Traces of lustre survived in
the protected areas and this early gold coin has a strong visual
presence which should attract knowledgeable collectors.

A middle die state of this variety with the obverse cracked from the rim
through the second 7 of the date, and on the reverse by the crack trom the
rim to the fifth cloud below to the left of OF. Harry Bass believed and was
proven correct, that this was the first f feraldic E agle reverse' die engraved in
1707. The eagle has a very long neck with a long, thin attached tongue.

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Attractive 1797 Heraldic Eagle Reverse Eagle

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Splendid Mint State 1797 Heraldic $10 Gold Piece

A Frosty Delight

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1850 1797 BD-4, T-12, Breen 2-C. Rarity-4+. Heraldic Eagle. MS-62
(NGC). At first glance any numismatist will smile at the reflec-
tive fields and frosty devices. Each device is sharply defined
with no signs of softness in the strike. Furthermore, the surfaces
are free of the usual impacts from even gentle handling, and
close examination is needed to find a few stray hairlines or
nicks. For identification there appears to be a minute rim bruise
right of the final 7. Further identification is noted in the form of
two short lint marks, one in the field inside the seventh obverse
star in the shape of a dog leg, another straight short lint mark
is found in the same field just behind Liberty's large central
hair curl. Similar lint marks are found on many coins dated
1797, as the coiner apparently wiped the dies with a burlap
type cloth that tended to leave short, thick fragments adhering
to the dies. A rare and desirable coin for the specialist.

The obverse die state includes a thin die crack through the eighth star
to the inner star point where it seems to stop. On the reverse a thin crack is
seen from the D of UNITED to the wing s third feather down, another nearly
bisecting crack extends from the rim through the eagle s tail, faintly within the
center vertical shield lines, the eagle's breast, the center for the first U of UNUM
into his neck. Two other minor radial cracks are seen crossing the R and C of
AMERICA. Both dies were lapped, weakening the obverse stars and reducing
the depth of the reverse arrows and removing portions of the arrow shafts.
NGC Census: 13; 4 finer (MS-63 Finest)

#008559

Exceptional 1799 Capped Bust Eagle

2x photo

1851 1799 BD-2, T-14, Breen 2-A. Rarity-5+. AU-58 (NGC). The

present coin is exceptional for two things, the surfaces are
quite clean and the strike is bold throughout. Traces of adjust-
ment marks are seen on the thin vertical lines on the shield,
and evidence of die rust is noted on Liberty's head. Close
scrutiny fails to find fault with the rims, fields, or devices and
this is a very well preserved Capped Bust eagle. The strike is
abundant and full on all but the third and 12th obverse stars,
while the reverse is remarkably sharp for the period too. This
is Bass-Dannreuther obverse die state b, and reverse state b,
both early for this die marriage. For identification purposes
there is a minute cluster of nicks left of the center upright of L
of LIBERTY and a tiny tic between STATES OF on the reverse.
The quality of the present specimen deserves a premium as so
few eagles of the period can boast such pristine and reflective
surfaces even in lower grades of Brilliant Uncirculated.

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Sparkling 1799 Capped Bust Eagle

1852 1799 BD-7, T-19, Breen 4-E/B. Rarity-3. Small Stars Obverse. AU-58 (PCGS). A thoroughly impressive example for

the numismatist who demands quality and eye appeal. The strike is sharp on all devices including the obverse stars.
Liberty's curls, and the complex reverse design. Surface quality tends to the average level with numerous minute
tics clustered in the fields and devices. No adjustment marks are seen and the rims are pleasing. For identification
there is a minor nick on the shield at the top of the fourth vertical stripe from the left touching the horizontal lines
above. Traces of coppery russet toning are present in the fields. Obverse rim cuds are seen on the left side confirm-
ing this is Bass-Dannreuther's die state d obverse and reverse.

#098562

Sharply Impressed 1799 Eagle

2x photo

1853 1799 BD-10, T-22, Rarity 3. Large Stars. Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly Choice-62, but for a tiny edge cut on the
lower reverse below the branch end. Bright and lustrous, with no signs of copper specks seen and the entire coin
is rich orange gold. The strike is sharp throughout with bold curls on Liberty and even the tiniest breast feathers
are present on the eagle. Close examination will find a few hairline scratches hidden through obverse denticles,
that appear and disappear as the coin is examined. The surfaces have moderate hairlines from a past w iping and a
couple of minor scuffs are present in the open fields. The edge cut or test mark is scarcely detracting and in\ oh t. s
a single denticle, likely verification that the coin was truly gold. Many early gold coins show similar test marks
on the edge from this period in our history, and historically the testing of precious metal coins has been common
practice since coins were first produced. All in all, this 1799 eagle has abundant eye appeal from the frosty surfaces
and original mint glow, qualities often lacking on coins that merit technical Mint State grades.

Purchased from us privately some years ago.

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Sharply Struck 1799 Large Stars Eagle

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1854 1799 BD-10, T-22, Breen 5-G. Rarity-3. AU-58 (NGC). A solid coin that displays a bold strike and attractive surfaces. No

adjustment marks appear under scrutiny and the surfaces are average to clean for the grade. Although difficult to discern,
there may be a minor rim scuff on both sides of the eagle's tail and a tiny tic near the upper left feather tip, but such evidence
is muted by the holder. The fields remain partially reflective and minimally abraded by circulation or handling over the
last few centuries. For the collector, this common die marriage, sharp strike, and attractive surfaces all combine to make

this a coin to put away and enjoy. The present example is Bass-Dannreuther obverse die state a, reverse state a
#008562

High-Grade 1799 Large Stars Capped Bust Eagle

1855 1799 BD-10, T-22, Breen 5-G. Rarity 3. Large Stars. Very
Choice About Uncirculated-58, but expertly repaired. The re-
pair appears on the edge at the top of the obverse and includes
slight evidence of microscopic work on the dentils nearby
where possibly a loop or ding was removed with consummate
skill. The balance of the surfaces show tiny scattered tics from
brief circulation and handling, none of particular consequence.
As to the strike, no signs of softness are present and all the
stars, curls and feathers are present and complete. All things
considered, early gold was frequently saved from the time of
issue, many ending up in jewelry. Were it not for such eailv
preservation efforts, early gold coinage would be substantially

rarer. As always for collectors the challenge of evaluating and
pricing coins is subject to much speculation. Each collector must
make up his or her own mind in the end, as each coin must stand
on its own merits. Most coins are produced for circulation and
as soon as they are struck, ejected and slide down the chute into
the hopper nicks and bumps begin. Variables including striking
quality, adjustment marks, planchet quality can not be ignored
The journey into collectors' hands is long and sometimes ardu-
ous and no two coins are exactly the same. In the end, the present
example offers substantial detail and is scarcelv circulated, and
maintains much of the original lustre imparted bv the dies
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Satiny Mint State 1801 Capped Bust Eagle

With Rich Mint Bloom

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1856 1801 BD-2, T-25, Breen 2-B. Rarity-2. MS-62 (NGC). This Mint State coin retains the mint bloom and lustre imparted

by the dies, features that fly away like the wind during the briefest circulation of two centuries ago. Moderate han-
dling marks are present under magnified assistance, but none are distracting or disfiguring. Faint traces of adjust-
ment marks are found on the obverse near the rims, others also slip across the eagle's breast and shield. Pleasing
orange gold. Evidence of clashing is found in Liberty's cap from the reverse shield lines. Sharp on all devices save
for the fourth reverse star which is a tad soft. For identification there is a tiny pair of touching nicks between the
two lower right stars on the reverse, and a dull vertical nick on the right cloud. 1801 saw the introduction of a new
larger obverse star punch with thinner and longer spines to the stars; this punch was used to engrave this obverse

die.

#008564

Respectable 1801 Eagle

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1857 1801 BD-2, T-25, Breen 2-B. Rarity-2. About Uncirculated-50. Light lemon gold toning over semi-reflective surfaces.

The planchet is slightly warped and there are some obverse scratches that negate some of the eye appeal of this early
type. Despite the problems this coin does have a respectable appearance and should be strongly considered.
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1858 1803 BD-1, T-26, Breen 1-D. Rarity-5+. Small Stars Reverse.
AU-58 (NGC). Bathed in bright yellow gold with some lustre
in the protected areas. The strike is decent for this era with
Liberty's curls well defined but muted slightly by slanting ad-
justment marks in that area. Sharp on the reverse with no signs
of softness on the shield, arrows, breast, or stars surrounding
the eagle. Wiped long ago with lustre softening hairlines pres-
ent on both sides, a feature found on the vast majority of gold
coins from the period and likely caused by circulation as well

as collectors of the past generations. For identification there is a
hidden scrape on tine lower right portion of the sixth obverse star,
a short scratch on Liberty's neck and a tiny pit near the middle
of the right wing. The rims appear intact, important on these
large gold coins. Early die state as always for the pairing. The
obverse combines the large star punch with the small reverse
star punch, used in various combinations that year.

NGC Census: 3; 3 finer (MS-63 finest).

#008565

Rare Mint State 1803 Eagle with 14 Reverse Stars

The "Extra Star" Variety

2x photo

1859 1803 BD-5, T-30, Breen 1-E. Rarity-4+. MS-62 (NGC). A pre-
mium example of this unusual die variety that has a tiny 14th
star engraved into the die on top of the right-most cloud on the
reverse. This was not the star punch used for the Large Stars
reverse as seen here, nor was this the Small Stars punch for any
known half eagles. Perhaps this was some sort of signature of
the engraver as no other explanation presents itself as to how
such an error would occur and was obviously punched into
the cloud in an inconspicuous way. The "extra star feature
was likely discovered by Harry Bass, Jr., on an example he
purchased in 1966. This is extraordinary as this is not a very rare
die pairing, and examples were owned by all the prior great
students of the series of the past century like Adams, Clapp,

and Newcomer. The surfaces are slightly reflective and frosty.
Sharp on Liberty's curls and stars, the reverse bold too, with
no striking softness. Minor adjustment marks cross through
the upper clouds and lower portion of the shield but this is
not the same coin offered by Heritage in their November 4,
2004 sale, although the adjustment marks are in the same two
locations on both coins. Although not stated on the holder
insert of the present generation of NGC slab, that service now
defines this variety as the 1803 14 Star Reverse and could thus
be resubmitted for accuracy's sake. Slightly later die state with
the engraver's die scratch or crack seen in the right wing to
the ribbon below.

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I860 1843-0 About Uncirculated-50; lightly brushed medium gold

surfaces. A popular issue from the early days of the New Or-
leans Mint.

#008589

Subtly Lustrous 1845-0 Eagle

1861 1845-0 About Uncirculated-50. Repunched 84 in date, reverse
with broken stripe at top of shield. A clean and attractive early
gold eagle from the New Orleans Mint. The surfaces retain
traces of lustre and mint frost and show fewer handling marks
than expected. Struck from a lapped obverse die with shallow
definition on the curl behind Liberty's neck. The 84 are both
repunched low. On the reverse the engraver used a curious
centering mark on the hub which produced a broken stripe at
the top left of the second pair of vertical stripes on the shield
counting from the left; this feature is seen on other dates as
well as denominations from the period.

#008593

1862 Group of Liberty half eagles: ft 1847-0 Very Fine-20. Rim
nicks ft 1881 (3). About Uncirculated-50; Choice Extremely
Fine-45 (2). All have been lightly cleaned at one time ☆ 1906-
S Choice Extremely Fine-45. Cleaned. In-person inspection is
recommended. (Total: 5 pieces)

Rare Mint State 1850 Eagle

Large Date

1863 1850 Large Date. MS-62 (NGC). Lustrous yellow gold,
somewhat prooflike, with decided olive highlights. Nicely
struck and just a few faint marks from a finer grade. Fewer
than a dozen 1850 eagles have been called MS-62, or finer,
none above MS-64. Many die cracks on the obverse — some
faint, others heavy — connect certain stars to the rim. Nice
overall.

NGC Census: 5; 6 finer (MS-64 finest).

#008603

1864 1853-0 AU-55 (NGC). Deep yellow gold with strong underly-
ing lustre and some prooflike reflectivity in the fields. Nicely
struck, with few marks of note to illustrate this coin's stay in
pocket change. From a modest mintage for the date of 51,000
pieces, most of which saw heavy duty in the coffers of com-
merce way down south in the bayous of Louisiana.

#008612

1865 1854-S Extremely Fine-40, brushed. Deep honey gold with
some retained lustre and rose toning highlights, natural
planchet flaw, as struck, above date. From the first year of San
Francisco Mint coinage production.

#008615

1866

1870 Choice About Uncirculated-55, prooflike. Highly lus-
trous and equally reflective in the fields. Some scattered marks
noted— these would not stand out if the surfaces were frosty
instead of prooflike. A low-mintage Philadelphia Mint issue,
one of only 3,990 pieces struck.

#008657

1867 Trio of Liberty eagles: ☆ 1880 (2). Very Choice About Uncir-
culated-58; Choice About Uncirculated-55 ☆ 1905 Brilliant
Uncirculated-60. Each has been lightly cleaned at one time.
In-person inspection is recommended. (Total: 3 pieces)

1868 Pair of eagles: ☆ 1880 Extremely Fine-40. Nice coppery gold
color with decent surfaces ft 1894 Choice About Uncirculated-
55. Minor bagmarks but enough lustre survives to make this
appealing. (Total: 2 coins)

1869 Three eagles: ft 1880 Liberty. Net Very Fine-25; sharpness of
Choice Very Fine-35, cleaned ft 1906-S Liberty. Net Choice
Very Fine-35; sharpness of Choice Extremely Fine-45, cleaned
ft 1907 Indian. No Periods. About Uncirculated-50. Satiny
rose-gold surfaces. (Total: 3 pieces)

1870 1880-CC Choice Very Fine-30. Medium gold with rose irides-
cence and some lustre in the protected areas. A scarcity from
Nevada's capital city mint, one of just 11,190 pieces struck.

#008688

1871 1880-S Brilliant Uncirculated-60. Bright mint lustre over nicely

struck surfaces. Some light abrasion is found but not enough
to damage this coin's attractive eye appeal.

#008690

1872

Two certified San Francisco Mint eagles: 1881-S MS-62 (PCC
ft 1 896-S AU-58 (NGC). A lustrous duo. (Total: 2 pieces)

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1873 1882-0 About Uncirculated-50, brushed but not harshly. Me-

dium honey gold with deeper toning at the rims. One of only
10,820 examples of the date struck.

#008697

1874 1884-CC Choice About Uncirculated-55, an old diagonal

scratch across the point of Liberty's bust is the only mark
worthy of mention. Bright and lustrous yellow gold with
good overall eye appeal. From a modest mintage of only 9,925
pieces.

#008704

1875 1888-S Brilliant Uncirculated-60. A coin with the look of

higher grade but lightly cleaned although not to its complete
detriment. Well struck with a few stars on the left side slightly
recut. An impressive looking coin that will brighten someone's
date or type collection.

#008714

1876 Three Liberty eagles: ☆ 1893 Very Choice About Uncirculated-

58 ☆ 1894 About Uncirculated-50 ☆ 1901 Very Choice About
Uncirculated-58. Each displays lustrous golden surfaces. (Total:
3 pieces)

1877 1894 Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63. A highly lustrous and

thoroughly pleasing example of the date and grade combina-
tion.

#008729

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Startling Gem Mint State 1895-S Eagle
The Eliasberg Coin
Tied For Finest Graded by PCGS

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1878 1895-S MS-66 (PCGS). The original Eliasberg catalogue calls
this coin "an incredible specimen example of this San Francisco
issue obtained directly from the Mint at the time of striking."
Rich honey gold with intense lustre and eye appeal to match.
Pale wisps of rose and faint sky blue endorse the frosty sur-
faces of this sharply struck gem. Much rarer in Uncirculated
than its modest mintage of 49,000 pieces indicates. Regarding
the date, David Akers once wrote: "I cannot think of a more
underrated date in the eagle series, or in any other series of
United State coins, for that matter, than the 1895-S eagle. Its
'common' status in the Guide Book and other pricing guides is
ludicrous. The 1895-S is rare in any condition." Tied for finest
example of the date certified thus far by PCGS. A pleasing
Gem that no doubt looks much the same as it did the day it
was purchased from the San Francisco Mint in 1895. From
NGC founder John Albanese to Scott Travers who sold it to
the current consignor. Both Albanese and Travers agree that
this coin is magical in appearance and the finest Liberty Head
eagle aesthetically in terms of color and lustre that either have
ever encountered in their professional careers. Scott Travers
does not ever expect to encounter a finer example. Although
other coins of this type might receive the same technical grade
it is doubtful that any other coin could be as aesthetically at-
tractive or magically lustrous.

PCGS Population: 2; none finer.

From Bowers and Merena's sale of The United States Gold Com
Collection (Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr.), October 1982, Lot 810; John
H. Clapp Collection, 1942; purchased from the Mint in October
1895 at face value.

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Premium Quality Gem Mint State 1899 Eagle

1879 1899 MS-65 (NGC). A sharply struck Gem with incredibly
lively lustre on rich golden surfaces, and with deep orange
highlights that blend softly on both sides. What Gem Liberty
gold is all about.

#008742

1880 Quartette of certified Liberty eagles, all MS-62: ☆ 1899
(PCGS) ☆ 1906-D (NGC). First year of Denver Mint coinage
operations ☆ 1907 (2) (PCGS); (NGC). Final date of the design
type. A lustrous foursome. (Total: 4 pieces)

1881 1901-S MS-63 (PCGS). Sharply struck and fully lustrous. The

central areas are brilliant; wisps and tinges of pale blue and
violet grace the rims. A nice candidate for inclusion in a San
Francisco Mint type set.

#008749

1882 1903-S MS-64 (PCGS). Sharply struck and satiny. The obverse

is fully brilliant. The reverse is mostly brilliant with blushes
of violet. Very pleasing from the aesthetics perspective.

#008754

1883 1906-S MS-61 (NGC). Flashy mint frost radiates from the sur-

faces for pleasing visual appeal. Rich honey gold color adds

to the attractive look.

#008762

U.S. INDIAN HEAD EAGLES

1884 1907 Indian. No Periods. MS-63 (PCGS). Deep honey gold

with bright yellow mint frost in the protected areas. An un-
usually nice representative example of the date and grade,
housed in an old PCGS holder. This represents the first year
of the Indian Flead design by well known sculptor Augustus
Saint-Gaudens. These were produced in the autumn of the
year and quickly became collectors' favorites, as they remain

today.

#008852

1885 1907 Indian. No Periods. Brilliant Uncirculated-60. Bright

and lustrous, but a few bagmarks limit the grade. First year
of issue and always in demand.

#008852

1886 1907 Indian. No Periods. Extremely Fine-40. Brilliant and

satiny. Three tiny rim marks are noted at 5:00 on the obverse.
A decent example of the popular two-year “No Motto" design

type.

#008852

1887 1908-D No Motto. Brilliant Uncirculated-60. Wonderful mint

lustre over yellow gold toning. The strike is good and gives
this coin excellent eye appeal. A scarce date with only 210,000

pieces struck.

#008854

1888 1908-D No Motto. AU-58 (PCGS). Strong cartwheel lustre

shares the golden surfaces with rich rose iridescence.

#008854

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Stellar Gem Matte Proof 1908 Saint-Gaudens Eagle

Tied For Finest Seen

1889 1908 Motto. Matte Proof-66 (PCGS). One of the finest examples

of this coveted design to survive, and a coin which any numis-
matist will long appreciate. The color is the expected seasoned
mustard color, with the matte surface evenly applied from
field to device. During the striking process the dies created
millions of tiny facets on the surface of the coin, facets which
randomly reflect the light. At first glance the color and surface
are muted and dull when compared to a reflective business
strike example. Upon study the seductive color and pristine
surfaces of these Matte Proof coins wins over the numismatist
with their regal beauty. The Philadelphia Mint coined a mere
116 pieces to represent this new design with the Motto added
to the reverse, apparently the highwater mark for Proof produc-
tion for the series (the 1910 reported mintage of 204 is almost
certainly incorrect as the number to survive is between those
of the 1909 or 1911 Proofs each with fewer than 100 coined).
Numismatists in 1908 didn't know what to make of these un-
usual Matte Proofs, and orders slipped while complaints rose.
New experimental Proof surfaces were adopted including the
"Roman Finish" in 1909 to appease buyers looking for brighter
proof coins. Sales of Proof gold were never exactly robust, and
these precious coins remain some of the rarest and most desir-
able of all coins in American numismatics. The present coin is
tied with six other examples as the finest seen of this date by
PCGS. For identification there is a faint shadowy speck to the
upper left of the first S in STATES, another above the final A
of AMERICA.

President Teddy Roosevelt marshaled the entrenched forces
at the Philadelphia Mint and forced them to step aside while
famed sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens redesigned the exist-
ing Coronet double eagle and eagle. Both new coinage designs
were submitted to Roosevelt in 1907 and they were immedi-
ately sent to the Philadelphia Mint to be made into working
dies. Mint Engraver Charles E. Barber hated working with out-
siders such as Saint-Gaudens. Barber had the nearly impossible
task of adapting the complex concept designs to working dies
for both the double eagle and eagle. For both denominations,
significant changes were made to reduce the proposed depth
or relief in the designs, a practical reality to allow for efficient
production of coinage. Saint-Gaudens concepts included deep
design relief which required multiple strikes from the dies
to fully bring up the design elements on the coins. This was
virtually impossible and brought production to a halt when
the "High Relief" double eagles of 1907 were coined. Barber
won out in the end and much lower reliefs were adopted on
the dies so a single strike was sufficient for business strike
coinage of the eagles and double eagles. Designers continued
to push the envelope in the following decade in the silver and
nickel coinage which are known for having striking issues and
are notorious for weak areas caused by complex designs and
lack of striking pressure used by the coiner.

PCGS Population: 7; none finer.

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Remarkable Gem 1908 Indian $10

With Motto

1890 1908 Motto. MS-65 (NGC). A wealth of creamy golden lustre cascades across the surfaces of this honey gold Gem.
From the first year of the design type to feature the motto IN GOD WE TRUST; Teddy Roosevelt didn't want the
Lord's name on circulating coinage, but Congress disagreed and restored the motto. Fewer than 10 grading events
appear in the NGC Census Report at a finer level than the present beauty. A bold and crisp specimen of superb pre-
mium quality. We would not be surprised to see this coin in a higher-grade holder at some time in the future.

NGC Census: 14; 8 finer (MS-66* finest).

#008859

1891 1909 Brilliant Uncirculated-60. Frosty lustre bathes the surfaces of this example for a pleasing look. An attractive

yellow gold specimen.

#008862

Majestic Gem Roman Finish Proof 1910 Eagle

One of the Finest Seen

1892 1910 Proof-65 (PCGS). A glittering Gem Brilliant Proof of this rare date with outstanding surfaces and rich even orange-gold color

throughout. Curiously the reported mintage was 204 pieces , however, this is certainly a clerical error or more than half the mintage w as
melted or otherwise destroyed. In terms of the number known, the 1910 is similar to the 1909 or 1911 Proofs, each repoi ting few er than
100 struck. All save but one were struck in the Roman Finish style with a single coin of 1910 struck in the older Matte I roof format.
The Roman style is brighter than the matte finish and proved more popular with collectors. The Roman style finish produces a lighter
yellow gold color and creates millions of microscopic facets over the surfaces which individually reflect the light, similar in textun
to the Matte finish which is more of a seasoned mustard-yellow color. As a date, 1910 is one of the most difficult eagles to obtain in
Proof-65 or finer, and any examples this well preserved are truly museum quality acquisitions. For identification a hint ot a speck is
seen on the inside of the 0 in the date and a pair of shadowy copper specks are seen below the motto in the field.

PCGS Population: 7; 1 finer (Proof-67 Finest).

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1893 Two Indian eagles: ☆ 1910 Choice Extremely Fine-45. Rose
gold surfaces ☆ 1932 Brilliant Uncirculated-60. Frosty lustre.
(Total: 2 pieces)

1894 1911 MS-63 (PCGS). Bold and lively bright yellow lustre is the

order of the day on this choice Mint State Indian eagle. Off the
market for a quarter of a century.

#008868

1900 1926 MS-62 (NGC). This lovely example, saturated with
silky mint lustre for a pleasing look. Generally a lemon gold
with some deeper honey gold and a magenta and blue toning
spot near 4:00 on the reverse rim. Housed in an early NGC
holder.

#008882

1901 1926 Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly Choice-62. Frosty mint
lustre and attractive surfaces for this common date.

#008882

1902 1926 Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly Choice-62. Bright and
lustrous with a few scattered bagmarks.

#008882

1895 1911 Extremely Fine-40. Natural surfaces and attractive.

#008868

1896 1912 Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64. A frosty coin with

a hint of haze over the surfaces from long storage. Nearly a
Gem but for a minor bagmark on Liberty's forehead. A well
struck and appealing example of this date.

#008871

1897 1914-D Brilliant Uncirculated-60. A satiny coin that has some

moderate abrasion in the fields and facial area. A good strike
further defines this type coin.

#008876

1898

1926 Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63. Attractive yellow gold
toning over very lustrous surfaces. An excellent strike further
enhances this coin's appearance as does the lack of any major
marks.

#008882

1899 1926 Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63. This bright yellow

gold example is drenched in satiny mint bloom. The coin is
free of any major marks or other distractions. An attractive

specimen.

#008882

1903

1932 Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63. Pleasing yellow gold
patina over well struck and nicely preserved surfaces. An above
average coin for the grade.

#008884

1904 1932 Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly Choice-62. Bright and

lustrous, with a typical sharp strike and good eye appeal.

#008884

1905 1932 Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly Choice-62. Another coin

with strong lustre and attractive surfaces.

#008884

1906 1932 Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly Choice-62. Blazing mint
lustre and pleasing surfaces.

#008884

1907 1932 Brilliant Uncirculated-60. Frosty mint lustre and moder-
ate bagmarks.

#008884

1908 1932 Brilliant Uncirculated-60. Brilliant and satinv. Nice eve

appeal for the grade, overall, but with a hairline mark on
Liberty's cheek.

#008884

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U.S. DOUBLE EAGLES ($20 GOLD)

U.S. LIBERTY HEAD DOUBLE EAGLES

1909 1855-S EF-40 (PCGS). Warm honey gold with much brightness

in the protected areas. A popular issue from the second year
of San Francisco Mint coinage operations.

#008916

Rare Choice Mint State 1863-S Small Mintmark $20

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1913 1863-S Small Mintmark. MS-63 (PCGS). This small mintmark
style is clearly rarer than the usually encountered medium style
mintmark, perhaps by a factor of two to three. A compelling
blush of orange-golden toning is further enhanced by subtle
hints of lavender-rose peripheral iridescence. The strike is quite
bold for a coin of this date, and the surface quality is certainly
far above the norm as well. In fact, the reverse is that of a Very
Choice or better coin. The obverse, furthermore, exhibits only
a limited number of rather unobtrusive contact marks. A rare
Civil War issue that generally appears at auction only once every
few years within the lofty grade range offered here.

PCGS Population: 6; 1 finer (MS-64 finest). Population is not differenti-
ated according to mintmark variety.

Although the salvage of the S.S. Republic and S.S. Brother Jomthim has
brought to light a rather large number of additional examples of this date,
perhaps a mere 10-15 of these pieces are at or above the grade of the pres-
ently offered coin. This issue, therefore, remains very challenging to acquire
in the upper mint state condition range. 1 he fact that the currently offered
piece bears a small mintmark rather than the more typically encountered
medium mintmark certainly adds to its importance and value.

#1X18940

1911 1856-S AU-58 (NGC). A popular branch mint issue in an at-

tractive state of preservation. Strong lustre enlivens the pale
olive gold surfaces. An unusually mark-free example of the
date that might qualify for Gem status if not for the very light
friction.

Broken crossbar in A of STATES.

#008919

1910

1856 AU-50 (NGC). Medium gold with plenty of retained lustre
in the protected areas, especially on the reverse.

#008917

1912

1861-S Normal Reverse. AU-50 (NGC). Handsome yellow
gold toning over well struck surfaces. A few obverse reeding
marks are all that keep this coin from a higher designation.
Quite scarce in this marvelous condition.

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1914 1864-S AU-55 (NGC). Frosty surfaces that exhibit some light

coppery toning. Some scattered bagmarks are present over well
struck surfaces. A scarcer date that is very difficult to acquire
in high grade.

#008942

1915 1865-S AU-50 (NGC). Lemon gold toning gives this coin a

charming appearance. There are some light marks in the fields
but none are harsh. A respectable Type I double eagle that
should please most collectors.

#008944

Lustrous Choice AU 1877-CC Double Eagle

1920 1877-CC AU-58 (PCGS). Bright and sparkling honey gold
with rich lustre and some prooflike reflectivity in the fields.
No individual surface mark is worthy of mention, though
we do note tiny tics here and there. Much rarer across the
board than even its modest mintage figure of 42,565 pieces
suggests. In fact, the Bowers reference notes: "The 1877-CC is
a key issue in any and all grades. The typical coin encountered
is VF or EF." PCGS has not certified an example of the date
above MS-62. From the first year of Type III double eagle
coinage, with the denomination as TWENTY DOLLARS. A
nice opportunity.

#008983

1916 1873 Open 3. MS-60 (NGC). Charming yellow gold toning

over surfaces that have some moderate obverse abrasion. A
good strike further enhances this early double eagle that we
feel is somewhat conservatively graded.

#008967

1921 1883-S MS-61 (NGC). A frosty specimen with strong lustre and

pale olive highlights. Finer overall than one would expect for
the grade.

#009000

1917 Trio of Liberty double eagles: YY 1874 About Uncirculated-50.
Delicate rose-gold surfaces ☆ 1904 Very Choice About Uncir-
culated-58 (2). Both display lustrous golden surfaces with one
having frosty olive at the peripheries. (Total: 3 pieces)

1918 1876 AU-58 (NGC). Essentially brilliant with some faint hints
of lilac on both surfaces. Nearly all of the original mint lustre
still survives in the fields. Close examination shows a tinge of
emerald green by the eighth star. A popular centennial-year

issue.

#008976

1919 1876-CC About Uncirculated-50, or very nearly so. Just light
wear is found at the highest points of the design elements. A
good deal of flashy mint lustre radiates from the protected
areas of the motifs. An attractive example.

#008977

1922 1884-S MS-61 (NGC). Warm olive gold surfaces with frosty

underlying lustre.

#009002

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1924

1925

1926

1885-S MS-61 (NGC). Impressive for the grade with strong
cartwheel lustre, pale olive highlights, some prooflike reflec-
tivity, and surfaces that are considerable "cleaner" than one
would expect at the MS-61 level.

#009005

Lustrous 1887-S Double Eagle

1887-S MS-62 (PCGS). Lustrous honey gold with warm rose
highlights. A superb example of the date and grade combina-
tion, indeed, a coin that rivals many MS-63 Liberty double
eagles we have seen in today's marketplace. Take a good

look.

#009007

Pleasing Mint State 1892-S Double Eagle

1927 1892-S MS-64 (NGC). Lively cartwheel lustre spins broadly
across the satiny golden surfaces. A nice example of the date;
only four 1892-S double eagles have been graded finer by
NGC.

NGC Census: 45; 4 finer (MS-66 finest).

#009021

Boldly Lustrous 1892 $20

1928 1892 AU-58 (PCGS). A superb example, especially at the

assigned grade. Exceptional cartwheel lustre shows on both
sides, reflective in the fields and lovely to behold. The surfaces
are lightly toned and give the yellow gold a rich and attractive
appearance. Many very tiny marks are seen in the obverse
fields, some faint hairlines, no heavy gouges — this piece may
have "bag wear" but we doubt it ever actually circulated. Full
of eye appeal and sure to be at home in a well-assembled col-
lection of Liberty $20s.

#009019

1890 MS-62 (PCGS). Exemplary frosty lustre on yellow gold
surfaces that show subtle and attractive highlights of olive
and rose. Scattered light obverse marks account for the grade
as assigned, some minor softness on the cheek. A little speck
between stars 8 and 9 is noted, but the aesthetics appeal is
wholesome and pleasing.

#009013

Pair of double eagles: ☆ 1890-S About Uncirculated-53.

Lightly circulated with lustre surviving and clean surfaces ☆
1915 About Uncirculated-53. A few edge tics but still lustrous.
(Total: 2 coins)

1929 Three double eagles: ☆ 1893-S Net About Uncirculated-50;
sharpness of Choice About Uncirculated-55, lightly cleaned
☆ 1902-S Extremely Fine-45. Lightly cleaned at one time ☆
1908 No Motto. Long Rays. Net About Uncirculated-50; sharp-
ness of Very Choice About Uncirculated-58, cleaned. (Total: 3
pieces)

1930 1897-S Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63. Bright mint lustre

over decently preserved surfaces. The strike is decent which
will endear this example to any prospective buyer. A coin that
is not always offered in this marvelous condition.

#009032

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Awe-Inspiring Gem Cameo Proof 1898 $20

NGC Proof-66 Ultra Cameo

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1931 1898 Proof-66 ULTRA CAMEO (NGC). Sparkling deep honey gold with heavily frosted motifs and deep unfath-

omable mirrored fields. The fields have the desirable "orange peel" finish that is seen on certain gold coins of this
era, lending additional beauty. The present coin is a survivor from a Proof mintage of just 75 pieces, many of which
have been lost over the years to attrition and mishandling, and in some cases, spending. Beautiful cameo Proof
coinage seemed to be the order of the day in 1898, as witnessed by the present Gem double eagle (and Gem cameo
Proof 1898 Morgan dollars, among other denominations). Among the top five grading events for Proofs of the date
as registered by NGC.

NGC Census: 3; 2 finer within the designation (both Proof-67 ULTRA CAMEO).

#099114

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1932 1899 Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63. Richly lustrous honey 1939

gold.

#009035

1904 Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63. A typical lustrous example
of this abundantly available date. Nice surfaces and eye appeal.
#009045

1933 1899 Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly Choice-62. Highly lustrous,
a few light marks from a finer grade.

#009035

1934 1899 Brilliant Uncirculated-60. Frosty with robust cartwheel
lustre.

#009035

1940 1904 Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63. Frosty lustre throughout

and die usual solid strike. The surfaces are pleasing with minimal
signs of handling found even under the scrutiny of a magnifier.
#009045

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1936

1937

1938

1900 MS-64 (PCGS). Frosty and highly lustrous, with a hint
of prooflike reflectivity in the fields. Choice for the grade.

#009037

1904 MS-64 (NGC). A lovely example of this popular date,
with flashy cartwheel lustre and pale olive toning on frosty,
essentially mark-free surfaces.

#009045

1904 MS-64 (NGC). A frosty specimen with soft lustre and
great eye appeal. Choice for the grade despite a few minor,
well-hidden marks.

#009045

1904 MS-63 (PCGS). Frosty medium gold with much mint

bloom.

#009045

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1941 MCMVII (1907) High Relief. Gem Brilliant Uncirculated-65.

A superb quality example of this widely desired sculptural
issue. Rich yellow gold surfaces show remarkable radiant cart-
wheel lustre in the basined fields, with color and surface qual-
ity that easily matches the gem designation. Magnified study
reveals only the most minor hairlines, widely scattered, and
the fields are immaculately free of any sort of contact points
or other disturbances. The face of Liberty is boldly defined,
and other design elements are likewise in crisp relief. A tiny
area of roughness hidden low in the drapery left of 1 iberty s
ankle is natural and invisible without magnification. A truh
beautiful specimen of President 1 heodore Roosevelts pet
crime," an American numismatics triumph.

#009136

Majesties Gem High Relief MCMVII $20

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Celebrated MS-64 MCMVII $20

1942 MCMVII (1907) High Relief, Wire Rim. MS-64 (NGC). Beautiful even yellow gold with a few splashes of coppery
orange. Both surfaces exhibit strong lustre and outstanding eye appeal. Indeed, the fields are essentially immaculate,
free of significant marks or hairlines or other signs of handling, and we imagine that if it were not for a minuscule
nick on the eagle's chest this piece would perhaps be a full Gem. The face is full, and virtually all design features
show bold definition. We can't imagine a collector being unsatisfied with the look of this specimen.

#009135

Classic MS-61 MCMVII $20

1943 MCMVII (1907) High Relief, Wire Rim. MS-61 (NGC). A beautiful example of this ever popular work of art by
the famed Augustus Saint-Gaudens. Satiny lustre clings to the surfaces giving pleasing eye appeal. An ample strike
enhances the charm. A honey gold beauty that is sure to please its new owner.

#009135

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Classic MCMVII High Relief $20

Affordable AU-58 Grade

1944 MCMVII (1907) High Relief, Wire Rim. AU-58 (PCGS). A deep yellow gold specimen of what many consider to be

the most beautiful of all circulating U.S. coinage designs. Satiny with even olive highlights on both sides. A hint of
rub on the high points from modest circulation — or maybe from service as a pocket piece — accounts for the grade.
No serious marks are present, making for an ideal example of this classic issue, a coin that will see, steady bidding
pursuit from collectors at all levels and of all means.

#009135

Exceptional Choice AU MCMVII High Relief $20

Wire Rim Style

1945 MCMVII (1907) High Relief, Wire Rim. Very Choice About Uncirculated-58. A lustrous yellow gold specimen of
what may be America's most famous and most beautiful gold issue. High wire rims, more a matter of metal flow
than design, encircle much of the obverse, the reverse rim more likely to fall into the flat category. A few faint
marks, none deep or unsightly, suggest a brief stay in circulation. The crowning achievement of sculptor Augustus
Saint-Gaudens, though his life ended from cancer just a short while before the design was finalized; he never saw
the end result of his artistic endeavors.

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Lightly Circulated High Relief $20

1946 MCMVII (1907) High Relief, Wire Rim. Choice Extremely
Fine-45, lightly cleaned long ago, no serious marks present.
Much retained original lustre plays among the recessed de-
sign areas. A lightly circulated example of the highly regarded
Saint-Gaudens design type, beautiful even after having spent
time in circulation.

#009135

Satiny Gem 1908-D $20

No Motto

1951 1908-D No Motto, Long Rays. MS-65 (PCGS). A satiny
smooth honey gold Gem with broadly sweeping lustre and
rich peach toning highlights. Struck early in the year before
the motto IN GOD WE TRUST was added to the reverse.

#009143

1947 1907 Saint-Gaudens. Arabic Numerals. Choice Brilliant Un-

circulated-63. Abundant lustre and generally clean surfaces for
the date collector. Bright yellow gold with a touch of green.
#009141

1948 1907 Saint-Gaudens, Arabic Numerals. MS-62 (PCGS). A

champagne gold example that displays a good deal of satiny
mint bloom.

#009141

1949 1907 Arabic Numerals. MS-62 (PCGS). Decent surfaces over

somewhat weakly struck surfaces. Light yellow gold toning
gives this coin good eye appeal. A respectable example of this
first year of issue of the modified design.

#009141

1950 1908 No Motto. MS-66 (PCGS). Long Rays variety. A frosty

gem with ebullient lustre and grand eye appeal. Warm honey
gold with pale rose frost.

Regarding this date, the Bowers reference on the double eagle series notes:
"Some have 'short rays' on the obverse, similar to 1907 (cf. Breen Encyclopedia,
1988), others have 'long rays,' a point of difference being the distance from
ray tip to the bottom of the branch Miss Liberty holds aloft in her left hand. I
have never heard of anyone specifically seeking one of each of these varieties
for inclusion in a collection."

#009142

1952 1908 No Motto, Long Rays. Very Choice Brilliant Uncircu-

lated-64. Greenish gold lustre throughout and quite attractive
for this important and short-lived type coin.

#009142

1953 1908 No Motto. Long Rays. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63.

Light green-gold patina over well preserved surfaces. A good
strike further defines this lovely second year of issue of the
modified relief.

#009142

1954 1908-D No Motto, Long Rays. MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant and

satiny. An appealing example of this popular two-year design
type.

1908-D No Motto double eagles were produced in two different formats:
i.e. with short obverse rays and long obverse rays. The "Short Rays" obverse
design was also used on 1907 Arabic Numerals Saint-Gaudens double eagles.
The "Long Rays" type continued in use from 1 908 through the balance of the
Saint-Gaudens double eagle series. The rays of the "Long Rays" type are a
few millimeters longer than on the "Short Rays" type.

#009143

1955 1908-D No Motto. MS-63 (NGC). Frosty and brilliant with

pale rose toning and lively lustre.

#009143

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Frosty MS-64 1908-S $20

Desirable Low-Mintage Issue

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1956 1908-S MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant, satiny, and sharply struck. Nice in every way. A tiny hairline mark near the obverse

rim at 4:00 is noted and mentioned for accuracy's sake. The 1908-S ranks high in desirability in part because of its
tiny mintage of just 22,000 pieces, the smallest production figure in the Saint-Gaudens series after the MCMVII
(1907) High Relief type. Uncirculated examples of the issue are scarce, and MS-64 specimens are rare. Despite the
fact that hundreds of thousands of Uncirculated Saint-Gaudens double eagles of various dates have been certified
by PCGS and NGC over the past several years (many of which turned up after decades of storage in European
bank vaults) no more than just a few dozen 1908-S double eagles grading MS-64 or finer have been certified, a fact
which demonstrates that the 1908-S is far more elusive than the MCMVII in the upper echelons of preservation.

#009149

Lustrous Choice Uncirculated 1909 Double Eagle

1957 1909 MS-64 (PCGS). Frosty honey gold with richly displayed cartwheel lustre and pale rose highlights. Much

scarcer at MS-64 or finer than its mintage of 161,282 pieces hints at. A lovely coin for the grade.

#009150

1958

Gem Mint State 1909-S $20

1909-S MS-65 (PCGS). A frosty, satiny Gem with lively cartwheel lustre and rich rose iridescence. Nicely struck

and easily worthy of the gem designation.

#009153

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1959 1910 MS-64 (PCGS). Satiny honey gold with intense lustre

#009154

1960 1910 Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly Choice-62. A trifle dull with

scattered bagmarks as often seen on these large gold coins.
#009154

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1964 1910-S MS-64 (PCGS). A highly lustrous specimen with im-

pressive eye appeal. Honey gold surfaces with warm rose and
pale orange highlights. S mintmark leans dramatically to the
left.

#009156

1961 1910-D Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64. Especially

bright lustre and clean surfaces. A couple of minor lustre scuffs
are present on the eagle's chest.

#009155

1965 1910-S MS-64 (NGC). Satiny honey gold with warm rose iri-

descence and strong cartwheel lustre present on both sides.
#009156

1966 1910-S MS-64 (NGC). Frosty honey gold with strong lustre

and good overall eye appeal for the assigned grade.

#009156

1967 1911 Brilliant Uncirculated-60. On the cusp of Choice, this

lustrous coin offers light gold orange-peel beauty adorning a
forceful strike for delightful visual appeal.

#009157

1962 1910-S MS-65 (NGC). An elusive date in Gem grades. Highly
lustrous honey gold with areas of olive and faint rose irides-
cence. A sharply struck specimen laden with eye appeal and
overall physical quality.

#009156

Lustrous Gem 1910-S $20

Frosty Gem 1910-S $20

1963 1910-S MS-65 (NGC). A satiny, frosty Gem with intense
cartwheel lustre and a rich, engaging look overall. A textbook
example of how a 1910-S double eagle should look bril-
liant, lustrous, and quite attractive," as noted in the Bowers
study on the series.

#009156

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1968 1911-D MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant and lustrous with most design

features showing bold definition including the eagle's plumage
details. A piece worthy of generous bids from Saint-Gaudens
and Denver Mint specialists alike.

#009158

1969 1912 Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63. Lustrous and a bit bet-

ter as a date rarity than many later issues. A couple of nicks
are found on Liberty's face, others are scattered over the broad
wing feathers of the eagle.

#009160

Lustrous Choice Uncirculated 1914 $20

1971 1914 MS-64 (PCGS). Sparkling, frosty surfaces with intensely
active cartwheel lustre and superb overall eye appeal. From
a mintage for the date of just 95,250 pieces, one of just a half
dozen regular-issue dates in the design type with a mintage
of fewer than 100,000 pieces. An exceptional opportunity for
an alert double eagle collector.

#009164

1972 1914-D MS-65 (PCGS). Frosty and attractive. Essentially

brilliant surfaces with subtle hints of pink and olive. A lovely
piece certain to delight the connoisseur of quality.

#009165

1970 1913-S MS-63 (PCGS). Rich golden glow distinguishes this

boldly struck specimen of a desirable San Francisco date.
Cartwheel lustre in the fields is scarcely affected by a minor
mark or two.

#009163

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1973 1914-D Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63. Attractive orange-

gold lustre in the fields, generally well preserved with a
minimum of bagmarks. One lengthy scuff in the right obverse

field.

#009165

1974 1914-S Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64. Bright yellow
gold on the obverse, the reverse with a few splashes of copper
on the eagle. A pleasing example of this date.

#009166

1975 1914-S Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63. Pretty yellow gold
toning over surfaces that show some light contact marks. A
good strike further enhances this coin's eye appeal.

#009166

1976 1914-S Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63. Satiny orange-gold
with clean surfaces and attractive lustre.

#009166

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1978 1915-S MS-66 (NGC). Well struck, brilliant, and very beau-
tiful. Another exceptional high-quality coin, a superb Gem
impression of this popular San Francisco Mint variety.
#009168

Lovely Gem 1915-S Double Eagle

1977 1915 Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly Choice-62. A good strike

and attractive lustre are present on this date. There are a couple
of minute carbon specks by Liberty's head from impurities in
the gold planchet.

#009167

1979 1916-S MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant and satiny. Vivid uniform

yellow gold. A splendid candidate for inclusion in either an
exceptional date set or an outstanding type collection.

#009169

Lovely Choice Mint State 1920 $20

1980 1920 MS-64 (PCGS). An abundance of cartwheel lustre ripples

broadly across the satiny honey gold surfaces. Dashes of pale
rose iridescence enhance visual effect.

#009170

1981 1920 Brilliant Uncirculated-60. Bright with flashy lustre S( at

tered nicks from bag handling limit the technical grade but not
the eye appeal.

#009170

1982 1922 MS-65 (PCGS). A frosty Gem example. Essentially bril-

liant surfaces accented by a faint whisper of violet. Although
the 1922 is not absolutely rare at the MS-65 level, it is certainly
more elusive in that grade than several of the other Philadel-
phia Mint issues of the 1920s including the 1924, 1925, 1926,
1927, and 1928. A prize for the alert specialist.

#009173

1983 1922 MS-64 (PCGS). Lustrous pale golden surfaces with an
even sheen of faint rose iridescence.

#009173

1984 1922 Very Choice About Uncirculated-58. Sharply struck and
brilliant with almost all of the original mint lustre still surviv-
ing.

#009173

Choice Mint State 1922-S Double Eagle

1985 1922-S MS-64 (PCGS). Frost)' honey gold with intense olive
highlights and robust cartwheel lustre. The reverse displays a
few splashes of rich orange iridescence. Scarcer in high grade
than the mintage of more than 2.6 million pieces indicates

#009174

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Scarce 1922-S Double Eagle

1986 1922-S MS-61 (NGC). Fully lustrous and mostly brilliant, with just a hint of delicate olive iridescence. Although

not a rare issue in the absolute sense, the 1922-S is many multiples scarcer than the 1922 "P" in MS-61 and higher

grades.

#009174

1987 1923 MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant and frosty. Outstanding both technically and aesthetically. Very scarce and desirable at

the MS-65 level, and seldom offered finer. A Gem that will find a welcome home in the cabinet of its next owner.

#009175

1988 1924 MS-64 (NGC). Frosty medium gold with lively cartwheel lustre. Deeper golden highlights grace the reverse rim.

#009177

1989

1924 Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64. A lovely coin
with rich lustre and very few marks that would detract from

the eye appeal.

#009177

1994

1924 Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63. Deep yellow gold
patina gives this coin a wonderful appearance. A tiny rim
imperfection at 11:00 on the obverse is this coin's main detrac-
tion.

#009177

1990

1924 Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64. Excellent color
and surfaces for this issue, nearly a grade higher, with few
signs of handling present.

#009177

1995

1924 Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63. Frosty surfaces that are
well struck and lightly toned. An excellent coin suitable for a
type or date set.

#009177

1991

1924 Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64. Frosty gold
surfaces with a greenish cast to the lustre. Clean surfaces and
abundant appeal.

#009177

1996

1924 Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63. Deep greenish gold
toning over very frosty surfaces. Well struck with just a few
light contact marks from a higher grade.

#009177

1992

1924 MS-63 (PCGS). Frosty honey gold with rich fiery orange
toning in the fields and warm lilac toning in the folds of Miss

Liberty's toga.

#009177

1997

1924 Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly Choice-62. Lightly reflec-
tive surfaces that are rich in mint lustre. Boldly struck and
quite nice for the grade.

#009177

1993

1924 Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63. Orange-gold with
abundant lustre as usually seen on this date.

#009177

1998

1924 Brilliant Uncirculated-60. Well struck, lustrous, and at-
tractive.

#009177

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1999 1924-D MS-64 (PCGS). Sharply struck and frosty. The surfaces are mostly brilliant with blushes of pale olive.
The 1924-D shares the distinction with most other Saint-Gaudens issues struck at the Denver Mint in the 1920s of
being a very scarce issue in high grades. PCGS Population Report data suggest that the 1924-D is several hundreds of
times rarer than the 1924 Philadelphia Mint issue at the MS-64 level, a fact that is likely to keep the 1924-D popular
with gold coinage collectors for many years to come.

#009178

Choice Mint State 1924-S Double Eagle

2000 1924-S MS-64 (PCGS). Impressive cartwheel lustre supports pale rose highlights on this deep honey gold speci-

men Much scarcer at MS-64 or finer than the lofty mintage of more than 26 million pieces indicates. Indeed, only
three examples of the date have been certified at a finer level than the present specimen by PCGS.

#009179

2001 1925 Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63. Frosty lustre in the fields and the surfaces are generally clean with minimal

bagmarks to distract the eye.

#009180

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2002 1925 Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63. An abundance of frosty

mint bloom embellishes an assertive strike on both the obverse
and reverse.

#009180

2006 1927 MS-66 (PCGS). Sparkling and satiny honey gold with

strong lustre and rich rose toning highlights. Superb eye ap-
peal, and a premium quality example.

#009186

2003 1926 Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-63. Radiant mint lustre

with a few scattered scuffs.

#009183

2004 1926-S Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64. Warm honey
gold with intense lustre and engaging olive toning highlights.
Much scarcer than its mintage of nearly 2.1 million pieces sug-
gests owing to gold melts during Roosevelt's "bank holiday"
and shipments overseas.

#009185

Choice Uncirculated 1926-S Double Eagle

2005 1927 MS-66 (PCGS). A frosty golden beauty with strong lustre.

Undeniably Gem quality both aesthetically and physically.
Not a rare date at all, but certainly premium quality and in
the minority among survivors of this popular year.

#009186

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2008

1927 MS-65 (PCGS). Intense cartwheel lustre immediately
draws the eye, and certainly a premium piece in this regard.
#009186

1927 MS-65 (PCGS). Deep and rich yellow gold with incredibly
lively lustre. A premium quality Gem.

#009186

2009 1927 MS-65 (PCGS). Frosty honey gold with strong lustre.

Superior eye appeal.

#009186

2010 1927 MS-64 (PCGS). A frosty specimen with intense cartwheel

lustre. The obverse is close to gem quality, and the reverse, if
graded separately, would easily warrant a gem classification.

A nice coin.

#009186

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2021

2011 1927 MS-64 (PCGS). Highly lustrous and as nice as many
MS-65 examples of the date we see. An outstanding piece.

#009186 2022

2012 1927 Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64. Clean fields,
devices, and rims for this date, with far fewer bagmarks than
usually found. Liberty's face is attractive too. Ample mint 2023
t>loom to please the eye.

#009186

1927 Choice Brilliant UncircuIated-63. Bright yellow gold
lustre in the fields and a few minor scuffs in the upper left
obverse field.

#009186

1927 MS-62 (PCGS). Frosty and lustrous with great appeal
for the grade.

#009186

1927 MS-61 (PCGS). Lustrous honey gold with olive high-
lights.

#009186

Double eagle duo: ☆ 1927 Brilliant Uncirculated-60. Scratches
near Liberty's branch hand ☆ 1928 Brilliant Uncirculated-60.
Both are lustrous. (Total: 2 pieces)

1928 MS-64 (PCGS). Highly lustrous honey gold with pale
olive highlights, laden with eye appeal.

#009189

2013 1927 MS-64 (PCGS). Satiny honey gold with robust lustre and

a definite olive glow.

#009186

2024 1928 MS-64 (PCGS). Frosty honey gold with strong lustre and

equally strong aesthetics appeal.

#009189

2014 1927 MS-64 (PCGS). Smoothly lustrous surfaces with pale
olive highlights. A nice example of the grade.

#009186

2015 1927 MS-63 (PCGS). Warm honey gold with good lustre and
nice appeal for the grade.

#009186

2016 1927 MS-63 (PCGS). Bright and satiny with strong lustre and
pale olive highlights.

#009186

2017 1927 MS-63 (PCGS). Warm olive gold with strong lustre and
eye appeal.

#009186

2018 1927 MS-63 (PCGS). A frosty and lustrous honey gold speci-
men with the eye appeal of a finer grade.

#009186

2025 1928 MS-64 (PCGS). A splendid example of the date and grade
combination, a coin with silky smooth surfaces, robust lustre,
and a generous quotient of eye appeal.

#009189

2026 1928 Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated-64. Pleasing original
color and surfaces with minimal tics from handling.

#009189

2027 1928 MS-63 (PCGS). Pale honey gold with lively lustre. Deep-
ening orange highlights at the rims, and a hint of dusty pale
sky blue can be seen on the reverse.

#009189

2028 1928 MS-63 (PCGS). Deeply lustrous honey gold with warm
rose iridescence and some hazy pale sky blue toning on both
sides.

#009189

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in mind while bidding. The higher you bid,
the greater your chances are for success. It has
been our experience that many people who bid
strongly, or check the options to increase bids by
an optional 10% to 30% actually purchase at least
some lots below their maximum authorization
once the sale takes place.

Ink is best for writing bids. Pencil tends to blur.
If bid changes are necessary, do not write over
figures. Instead, cross them out completely and
re-enter the bids. Put your telephone number on
the bid sheet. This way we can call you if there
is a question about a bid.

Special Bidding Options

Total Expenditure

If you wish to limit your total expenditure, please fill in the maxi-
mu m amount you wish to spend on the TOTAL EXPENDITURE
line on your bid sheet. You can then submit bids for amounts up
to eight times the amount of the maximum expenditure. This is
a personal service and an Stack's customer representative will
personally attend to your bid sheet by bidding from the auc-
tion floor, buying lots for your account until your authorized
expenditure is reached. While we will do our best in your behalf,
due to the speed of the auction sale and the sometimes crowded
conditioas, we cannot be responsible for failure to execute such
a bid properly. Due to the bookkeeping involved, this service is
offered only to bidders with maximum expenditures of $1,000
or more. TOTAL EXPENDITURE and SINGLE LOT GROUP
bidding can be combined.

Single Lot Group

Up to five lots may be grouped with brackets for a SINGLE
LOT GROUP purchase, if you wish to purchase only one
example of a coin of which several examples appear in
the sale. Such lots should be bracketed on your bid sheet.
While we will do our best on your behalf, due to the speed
of the auction sale and the sometimes crowded conditions,
we cannot be responsible for failure to execute such a bid
properly.

Optional Percentage Increase

We invite you to take advantage of the optional 10'. to 30' .
increase to help your chance of being a successful bidder.
Check the appropriate place on your bid sheet.

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NUMISMATISTS
Auction Appraisals Retail
Since 1935

New York, NY 10019
NH 03894

123 West 57th St
PO Box 1804 •

Wolfeboro

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